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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%inclusion27 decks27 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Constable
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Broker
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
96%synergy
Callous Oppressor
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
96%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
96%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Cephalid Scout
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Omen Hawker
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Shield Broker
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Verity Circle
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Cephalid Sage
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Theft of Dreams
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Willbreaker
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Inkshrouder
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Wonder
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Universal Automaton
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Shapesharer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Octoprophet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Tidal Terror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sealock Monster
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Kraken
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Godhunter Octopus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Floodgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Illithid Harvester
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mistwalker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mindwhisker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
23%synergy
High Tide
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Engulf the Shore
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Deluge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Uncharted Voyage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blustersquall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Dissipate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forbid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Keep Watch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Swine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Energy Tap
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sleep
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vapors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Distant Melody
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Birthing Boughs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Static Orb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shuko
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Replicator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Levitation
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Betrayal
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Lost in the Maze
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cowardice
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Time of Ice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Web of Inertia
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Distortion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Skyline Cascade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Detection Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Caged Sun
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sky Diamond
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
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