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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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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
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Silver Myr
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Myr Retriever
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Manakin
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Memnite
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Corridor Monitor
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
44%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Walker
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Shield Sphere
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Combat Courier
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Plague Myr
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Myr Convert
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Alloy Myr
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Whirler Rogue
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Sages
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-32%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Delay
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Turn Aside
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Argivian Restoration
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
All Is Dust
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Reconstruction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
24%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Manifold Key
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Myr Turbine
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-34%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Citanul Flute
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
March of the Machines
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mind Over Matter
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-30%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-35%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
War Room
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Dread Statuary
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Stalking Stones
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-33%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy