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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
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Ornithopter
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Memnite
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Corridor Monitor
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Manakin
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
47%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Forge
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Myr Sire
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Combat Courier
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Hangarback Walker
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Myr Convert
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Metalworker
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Filigree Sages
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Diversion Unit
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Myr
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Steel Overseer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Negate
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Octopus Form
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Magic Damper
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-32%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-25%synergy
Suspend
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Snap
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Leak
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Aside
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Stifle
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Argivian Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
All Is Dust
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Reconstruction
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Myr Turbine
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-38%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Citanul Flute
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Dread Statuary
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stalking Stones
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy