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Jul 2, 2025
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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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Nadir Kraken
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Junk Winder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Frantic Search
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Tolarian Winds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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Arcane Denial
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Opt
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Pongify
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
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Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Grappling Kraken
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Homunculus Horde
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Tromokratis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Jace's Archivist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sage of the Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Paragon of Gathering Mists
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Titan of Littjara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skaab Wrangler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Isleback Spawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Scholar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonded Fetch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Lionfish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Academy Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whirlpool Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Courier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Kraken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Looter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Three Steps Ahead
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Refute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Keep Safe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Transcendent Message
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Deduce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Artistic Refusal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Obsessive Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dream Fracture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Perilous Research
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Peek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Meeting of Minds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Think Twice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Accumulated Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Failed Inspection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Everdream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oona's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rain of Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Complete the Circuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reach Through Mists
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Learn from the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Contact Other Plane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Portent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blustersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Even the Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hithlain Knots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Radical Idea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dismiss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exclude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chemister's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Abjure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Spectral Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Banner of Kinship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Collector's Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blasting Station
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Carnage Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Credit Voucher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Opposition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ominous Seas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Faces of the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Xenograft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Compulsion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Verity Circle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Arch of Orazca
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Memorial to Genius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Remote Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Heraldic Banner
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Midnight Clock
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Forger's Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Caged Sun
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planar Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sol Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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