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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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Moxfield
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Spider-Sense
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Ornithopter
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Forge
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Manakin
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Memnite
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Fabricate
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Corridor Monitor
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Walker
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Myr Sire
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Combat Courier
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Palladium Myr
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Myr Convert
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Junk Diver
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Silver Raven
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dross Scorpion
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Workshop Assistant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Filigree Sages
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Myr
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Delay
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-24%synergy
Trickbind
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Infusion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Snap
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Argivian Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
All Is Dust
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Reconstruction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Myr Turbine
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Monument
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Station
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Citanul Flute
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Trading Post
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mind Over Matter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
March of the Machines
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-35%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dread Statuary
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Stalking Stones
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Frostwalk Bastion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Guardian Idol
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy