Orvar, the All-Form (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Cantrips

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Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thermal Flux
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Mind Games
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Shimmering Mirage
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Peregrine Drake
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Aquitect's Will
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Twisted Image
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Dream's Grip
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Leap
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Hidden Strings
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Archaeomancer
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
71%synergy
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High Tide
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Mulldrifter
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Twiddle
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Shadow Rift
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Enervate
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Venser, Shaper Savant
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Micromancer
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Aether Channeler
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Augur of Bolas
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Artisan of Forms
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Precursor Golem
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Oracle
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Master of Waves
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Bigfin Bouncer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Fear of Impostors
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Inventor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Agent of Treachery
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Arcanist
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sludge Monster
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Windrider Wizard
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Temptation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Golem
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Negate
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Clockspinning
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Dive Down
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Twitch
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Snap
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Gigadrowse
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Jinx
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Mizzium Skin
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Chilling Trap
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Moonlace
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Geistwave
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Whim of Volrath
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Dizzy Spell
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Stream of Unconsciousness
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Jolt
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Argent Mutation
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Dazzling Denial
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Infuse
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Take the Fall
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Get Out
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Zhalfirin Shapecraft
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Mind Bend
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Hithlain Knots
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Glamerdye
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Alter Reality
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Defy Gravity
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Capsize
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Energy Tap
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Slip Through Space
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Trait Doctoring
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Enter the Enigma
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Step Through
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Distortion Strike
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Splash Portal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mockery
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Void Snare
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Open into Wonder
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Portent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Box
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Vesuvan Duplimancy
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Witness Protection
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Omen of the Sea
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Cloudpost
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Glimmerpost
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Trenchpost
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Swarmyard
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Jewel
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Powerstone Shard
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Star Compass
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy