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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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Sewer-veillance Cam
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skateboard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Dome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Ornithopter
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Manakin
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
46%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Corridor Monitor
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Myr Sire
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Plague Myr
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Combat Courier
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Hedron Crawler
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Shield Sphere
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Myr Convert
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Hangarback Walker
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Sages
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Platinum Angel
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Workshop Assistant
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Steel Overseer
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Octopus Form
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-31%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Delay
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2%synergy
Turn Aside
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Argivian Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Voltaic Key
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Clock of Omens
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Myr Turbine
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-40%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorworks
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Citanul Flute
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
March of the Machines
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-34%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Dread Statuary
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Stalking Stones
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy