Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Silver Myr
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Plague Myr
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Corridor Monitor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Academy Ruins
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Palladium Myr
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Master Transmuter
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Darksteel Forge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Hedron Crawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Myr Sire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Myr Convert
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Memnite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Manakin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Silver Raven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Myr Retriever
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Shield Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dross Scorpion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Viral Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Walrus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Copper Gnomes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Combat Courier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Void Winnower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soulless Jailer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Octopus Form
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-33%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Miscast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mizzium Skin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Turn Aside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Keep Safe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Override
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ugin's Binding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Suspend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
All Is Dust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Of One Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mists of Lórien
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Ugin's Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reconstruction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Argivian Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Portent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Fade Away
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Combat Tutorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Contagion Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Meteor Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Void Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crawlspace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oblivion Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Icy Manipulator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Clasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Web
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Planar Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Stasis Coffin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Possession Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ward of Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Sylex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Knowledge Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Inventive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Mishra's Factory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-34%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Winding Canyons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Surgical Bay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Guildless Commons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-35%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-48%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-35%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mirrex
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy