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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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6%synergy
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Agna Qel'a
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Whelming Wave
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65%synergy
Fireshrieker
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48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
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46%synergy
Blustersquall
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40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
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39%synergy
Verity Circle
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39%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
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33%synergy
Burnished Hart
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33%synergy
Flood
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31%synergy
Sleep
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31%synergy
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High Tide
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14%synergy
Counterspell
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Sapphire Medallion
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Swiftfoot Boots
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Negate
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7%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
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29%synergy
Aetherize
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10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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14%synergy
Silver Myr
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23%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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Cyclonic Rift
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-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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-16%synergy
Force of Will
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-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-6%synergy
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Gadwick, the Wizened
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28%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
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30%synergy
Spawning Kraken
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28%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
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28%synergy
Silent Arbiter
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23%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
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Nadir Kraken
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Hullbreaker Horror
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Lorthos, the Tidemaker
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24%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
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Reservoir Kraken
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Stormsurge Kraken
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21%synergy
Palladium Myr
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Grappling Kraken
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21%synergy
Fog Bank
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18%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
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20%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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Monstrosity of the Lake
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Trophy Mage
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12%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
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17%synergy
Starwinder
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14%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
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14%synergy
Trinket Mage
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6%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
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15%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
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15%synergy
The Reality Chip
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2%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
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14%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
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6%synergy
Brass Squire
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12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
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-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
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5%synergy
Wall of Frost
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13%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
11%inclusion36 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Reef Worm
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10%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
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10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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-2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Frost Titan
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Pongify
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-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion94 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
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-16%synergy
Opt
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-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-13%synergy
Engulf the Shore
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14%synergy
Reality Shift
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-6%synergy
Icy Blast
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21%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
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21%synergy
Cryptic Command
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7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-19%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
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1%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
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14%synergy
Resculpt
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Mental Modulation
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13%synergy
Cancel
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9%synergy
Mana Drain
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-13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
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11%synergy
Frantic Search
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Blue Sun's Zenith
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0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
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2%synergy
Dispel
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2%synergy
Aetherspouts
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3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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0%synergy
Swan Song
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Shore Up
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Disallow
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Turn Aside
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8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
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8%synergy
Choking Tethers
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8%synergy
Rewind
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Dissipate
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5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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-10%synergy
Dig Through Time
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-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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-13%synergy
Downpour
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6%synergy
Crippling Chill
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6%synergy
Snap
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-12%synergy
Unwind
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-4%synergy
Fumble
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5%synergy
Mind Games
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2%synergy
Anticipate
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
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0%synergy
Ponder
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-7%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
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17%synergy
Fabricate
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-7%synergy
Hands of Binding
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14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
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2%synergy
Impede Momentum
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13%synergy
Ravenform
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4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
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1%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
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8%synergy
Wash Out
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4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
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-3%synergy
Divination
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7%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
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-3%synergy
Mind Spiral
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6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
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-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Exhaustion
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
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3%synergy
Time Warp
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
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Kefnet's Monument
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27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
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30%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
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29%synergy
Bident of Thassa
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15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion79 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion63 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion61 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion57 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Brass Knuckles
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
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14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Strata Scythe
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
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10%synergy
Icy Manipulator
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
11%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
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8%synergy
Genji Glove
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
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7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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6%synergy
Kraken's Eye
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
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5%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
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6%synergy
Argentum Armor
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6%synergy
Starforged Sword
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6%synergy
Assault Suit
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5%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Pacification Array
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Trip Noose
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
30%inclusion97 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Touch
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion63 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
18%inclusion56 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Frozen Aether
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Wings
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Claustrophobia
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Chill
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Fall from Favor
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Umbra
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Drake Umbra
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Encrust
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Charmed Sleep
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Quiet Contemplation
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Bind the Monster
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Stop Cold
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion140 decks324 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion104 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion103 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
-26%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
12%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Skyline Cascade
18%inclusion57 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion56 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-11%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Ice Floe
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion179 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion166 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion160 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Sky Diamond
41%inclusion132 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion124 decks324 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
30%inclusion98 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Caged Sun
27%inclusion87 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Archive
26%inclusion85 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion75 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion72 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion299 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion131 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
-15%synergy
Opal Palace
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
1%synergy