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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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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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Whelming Wave
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48%synergy
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45%synergy
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33%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
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33%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
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32%synergy
Flood
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32%synergy
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High Tide
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15%synergy
Counterspell
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Sapphire Medallion
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Negate
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7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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16%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
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30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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15%synergy
Aetherize
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8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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19%synergy
Silver Myr
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24%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-6%synergy
Force of Will
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-11%synergy
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Spawning Kraken
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30%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
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29%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
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25%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
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26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
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23%synergy
Nadir Kraken
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Hullbreaker Horror
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0%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
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Stormtide Leviathan
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Grappling Kraken
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Stormsurge Kraken
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20%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
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20%synergy
Fog Bank
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16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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17%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
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17%synergy
Trophy Mage
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12%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
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Starwinder
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Deep-Sea Kraken
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16%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
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15%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
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9%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
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15%synergy
The Reality Chip
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2%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
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14%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
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Trinket Mage
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5%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
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7%synergy
Brass Squire
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13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
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-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
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4%synergy
Tribute Mage
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4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
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6%synergy
Wall of Frost
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11%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
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11%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
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7%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
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9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
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6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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-3%synergy
Reef Worm
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8%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
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9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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-5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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-2%synergy
Kelpie Guide
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6%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
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8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
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8%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
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5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
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-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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-6%synergy
Brainstorm
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-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-12%synergy
Engulf the Shore
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15%synergy
Opt
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-2%synergy
Reality Shift
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-5%synergy
Icy Blast
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19%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
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19%synergy
Cryptic Command
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7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-21%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
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14%synergy
Mana Drain
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-12%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
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Frantic Search
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-16%synergy
Cancel
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Stubborn Denial
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10%synergy
Resculpt
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-5%synergy
Mental Modulation
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10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
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2%synergy
Aetherspouts
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3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
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Slip Out the Back
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3%synergy
Swan Song
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-17%synergy
Dispel
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1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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-1%synergy
Rewind
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Hithlain Knots
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7%synergy
Turn Aside
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7%synergy
Disallow
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1%synergy
Shore Up
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3%synergy
Choking Tethers
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7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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-10%synergy
Unwind
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-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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-15%synergy
Dissipate
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4%synergy
Snap
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-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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-13%synergy
Downpour
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6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
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1%synergy
Dig Through Time
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-4%synergy
Crippling Chill
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6%synergy
Mind Games
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2%synergy
Sorceries
Sleep
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31%synergy
Ponder
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-7%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion76 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
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17%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
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3%synergy
Impede Momentum
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12%synergy
Hands of Binding
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
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3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
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1%synergy
Freeze in Place
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9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
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-1%synergy
Wash Out
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4%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
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8%synergy
Divination
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6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
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3%synergy
Cone of Cold
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7%synergy
Devastation Tide
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4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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-9%synergy
Serum Visions
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-4%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Mind Spiral
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6%synergy
Windfall
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-16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
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-3%synergy
Exhaustion
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5%synergy
Deep Analysis
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0%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
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4%synergy
Time Warp
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-1%synergy
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Kefnet's Monument
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26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion103 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
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30%synergy
Bident of Thassa
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14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion84 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion75 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion73 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion62 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion56 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
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15%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Brass Knuckles
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14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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9%synergy
Strata Scythe
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
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10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
8%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
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9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Icy Manipulator
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
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8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
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7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
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7%synergy
Argentum Armor
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7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
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5%synergy
Champion's Helm
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4%synergy
Kraken's Eye
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
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3%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Starforged Sword
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5%synergy
The Water Crystal
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-5%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
29%inclusion95 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Touch
22%inclusion74 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
19%inclusion62 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Frozen Aether
16%inclusion54 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
-16%synergy
Dragon Wings
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9%synergy
Combat Research
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
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8%synergy
Claustrophobia
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Chill
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Octopus Umbra
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Drake Umbra
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
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5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Encrust
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Fall from Favor
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Bind the Monster
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
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22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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-25%synergy
Terrain Generator
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion59 decks331 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Skyline Cascade
17%inclusion55 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion55 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
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1%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
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10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
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3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
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-1%synergy
Coral Atoll
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6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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-17%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
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4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
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4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-11%synergy
Ice Floe
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion193 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
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15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion162 decks331 decks
36%synergy
Sky Diamond
39%inclusion130 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion124 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
28%inclusion94 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Caged Sun
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
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19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion74 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion74 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion62 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
-9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion305 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion128 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
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-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
5%synergy