Arcum Dagsson (Commander)

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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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.4%inclusion2 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Glamermite
0.9%inclusion2 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
0.4%inclusion1 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
0.2%inclusion1 decks613 decks
0%synergy
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Silver Myr
78%inclusion1.68K decks2.16K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter
68%inclusion1.46K decks2.16K decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion1.50K decks2.16K decks
59%synergy
Corridor Monitor
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.16K decks
55%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
60%inclusion1.30K decks2.16K decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
57%inclusion1.23K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion1.19K decks2.16K decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
48%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
47%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
50%inclusion881 decks1.76K decks
47%synergy
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Spellskite
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.16K decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.19K decks2.16K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.16K decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion1.17K decks2.16K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
53%inclusion1.14K decks2.16K decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1.07K decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion934 decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion889 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion887 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion883 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion865 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion825 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion755 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion622 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion604 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion544 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion973 decks2.16K decks
44%synergy
Combat Courier
42%inclusion908 decks2.16K decks
41%synergy
Myr Sire
41%inclusion887 decks2.16K decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
39%inclusion838 decks2.16K decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion814 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
37%inclusion801 decks2.16K decks
32%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion780 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
36%inclusion768 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion756 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion755 decks2.16K decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion743 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion727 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Filigree Sages
33%inclusion713 decks2.16K decks
32%synergy
Scrap Trawler
32%inclusion693 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Hedron Crawler
31%inclusion672 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion652 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion602 decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion573 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion572 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion557 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion550 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion471 decks1.95K decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion454 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion438 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Tomb Trawler
19%inclusion386 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion383 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion372 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion367 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion327 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion313 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion285 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Servant
12%inclusion256 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion248 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion245 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion242 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion240 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion239 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion224 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion215 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
9.4%inclusion203 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
8.9%inclusion192 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion190 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Cathodion
8.3%inclusion179 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.0%inclusion172 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion167 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion1K decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion946 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion775 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion629 decks1.96K decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion682 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion664 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion646 decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion638 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion599 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion547 decks2.16K decks
-13%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion541 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion494 decks2.16K decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion474 decks2.16K decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion471 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion391 decks1.87K decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion452 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion449 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion443 decks2.16K decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion398 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion180 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion358 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion287 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion263 decks2.16K decks
-15%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion255 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion233 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion197 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.3%inclusion183 decks1.96K decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.16K decks
-36%synergy
Octopus Form
8.1%inclusion45 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
-22%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.0%inclusion151 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion141 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.5%inclusion141 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.09K decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.1%inclusion133 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.8%inclusion126 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion117 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
-20%synergy
Commandeer
5.0%inclusion109 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion899 decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion461 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion439 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion336 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion332 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion331 decks2.16K decks
-14%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion287 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.16K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion175 decks2.16K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.6%inclusion142 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
6.1%inclusion131 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion998 decks2.16K decks
44%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion869 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
38%inclusion820 decks2.16K decks
32%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
36%inclusion788 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
36%inclusion774 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion709 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Staff of Domination
34%inclusion725 decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion724 decks2.16K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion705 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion691 decks2.16K decks
25%synergy
Myr Turbine
32%inclusion690 decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion666 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion596 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion501 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
23%inclusion345 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion484 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
21%inclusion457 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion457 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
21%inclusion444 decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion429 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion147 decks749 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion415 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion373 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion339 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion294 decks2.09K decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion296 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion275 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion246 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion239 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion226 decks2.16K decks
-48%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion225 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion224 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion216 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion207 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
9.5%inclusion205 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.1%inclusion197 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.4%inclusion80 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.1%inclusion175 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.3%inclusion157 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Invasion Submersible
7.2%inclusion40 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.8%inclusion136 decks2.01K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion824 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion544 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Mind Over Matter
20%inclusion433 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion354 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion338 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion313 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion280 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion246 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion202 decks2.16K decks
-21%synergy
Artificer Class
8.8%inclusion191 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion150 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion102 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Machines
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion116 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
36%inclusion783 decks2.16K decks
27%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion431 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion197 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.8%inclusion191 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion1.31K decks2.16K decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.22K decks2.16K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion1.17K decks2.16K decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.16K decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Factory
42%inclusion913 decks2.16K decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion883 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion831 decks2.16K decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion758 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion726 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion691 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
23%inclusion503 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion498 decks2.16K decks
-33%synergy
Crystal Vein
21%inclusion462 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion444 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion429 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion384 decks1.94K decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion169 decks951 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion308 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion307 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion306 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion305 decks2.16K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion279 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion243 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion214 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.5%inclusion205 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.6%inclusion187 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.2%inclusion177 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion162 decks2.16K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion141 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion139 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion76 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.16K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion120 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.97K decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.27K decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.16K decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion894 decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion873 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion777 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion703 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion510 decks2.16K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion487 decks2.16K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion456 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion341 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion310 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion271 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion250 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion224 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion213 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.5%inclusion205 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.16K decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.9%inclusion132 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.8%inclusion148 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.16K decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.4%inclusion138 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion138 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.99K decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion629 decks1.96K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion625 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion535 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion471 decks1.95K decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion420 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion386 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion332 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion213 decks1.95K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion219 decks2.16K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion189 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion181 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion171 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion159 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion142 decks2.01K decks
3%synergy