Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Control

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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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Silver Myr
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Myr Retriever
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Darksteel Forge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Sculpting Steel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Manakin
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Palladium Myr
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Hedron Crawler
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
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Counterspell
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Corridor Monitor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Myr Sire
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Combat Courier
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Memnite
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shield Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Plague Myr
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Myr Convert
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Junk Diver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Filigree Sages
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Trinket Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
PuPu UFO
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
K-9, Mark I
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Memnarch
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Servant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Myr
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Diversion Unit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mechan Assembler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emissary Escort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Magic Damper
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Turn Aside
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Annul
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Reshape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
All Is Dust
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Rise and Shine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Myr Turbine
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Forsaken Monument
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Citanul Flute
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mindslaver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Trading Post
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pithing Needle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Rack
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Back to Basics
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mind Over Matter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Factory
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-49%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy