Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Scryfall
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Spider-Sense
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
75%inclusion140 decks186 decks
70%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
77%inclusion143 decks186 decks
62%synergy
Experimental Augury
66%inclusion123 decks186 decks
61%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
61%inclusion114 decks186 decks
56%synergy
Flux Channeler
60%inclusion111 decks186 decks
54%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
61%inclusion114 decks186 decks
53%synergy
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion106 decks186 decks
52%synergy
Omniscience
58%inclusion108 decks186 decks
50%synergy
Enter the Infinite
53%inclusion99 decks186 decks
49%synergy
Reject Imperfection
48%inclusion89 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
81%inclusion150 decks186 decks
24%synergy
High Tide
72%inclusion133 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion129 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion112 decks186 decks
43%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion107 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
58%inclusion107 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion106 decks186 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion105 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion127 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion108 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion101 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion100 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion82 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion81 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
48%inclusion90 decks186 decks
44%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
44%inclusion81 decks186 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Body of Knowledge
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Spark Double
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Myr Convert
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Sovereign
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Trinket Mage
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Archmage's Charm
48%inclusion89 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion87 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Serum Snare
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
42%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion76 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion70 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
38%inclusion70 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Radstorm
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Foil
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
See Double
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Time Stretch
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion70 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Time Warp
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Expropriate
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Trespass
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
37%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-16%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-19%synergy
Winter Moon
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
46%inclusion85 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Inexorable Tide
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mordenkainen
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion143 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
71%inclusion132 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion80 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
8%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion177 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion133 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion128 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Midnight Clock
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion180 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion70 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy