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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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Cephalid Looter
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Broker
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Constable
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
99%synergy
Callous Oppressor
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
96%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
95%synergy
Cephalid Scout
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Omen Hawker
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Shield Broker
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Verity Circle
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Cephalid Sage
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Theft of Dreams
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Willbreaker
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Inkmage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Wonder
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Universal Automaton
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shapesharer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Metallic Mimic
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Octoprophet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Tidal Terror
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sealock Monster
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Kraken
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Godhunter Octopus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Floodgate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Illithid Harvester
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mistwalker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mindwhisker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
27%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Engulf the Shore
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Deluge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Uncharted Voyage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blustersquall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Dissipate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Forbid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Keep Watch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Whelming Wave
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Swine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ravenform
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Energy Tap
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sleep
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vapors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Distant Melody
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Birthing Boughs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Static Orb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shuko
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Replicator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Levitation
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Betrayal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Lost in the Maze
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Cowardice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Time of Ice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Web of Inertia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Frozen Aether
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Skyline Cascade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Detection Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Patchwork Banner
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
39%synergy
Sky Diamond
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
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