Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
School Daze
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
61%synergy
Flux Channeler
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Experimental Augury
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
54%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Thrummingbird
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Reject Imperfection
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Omniscience
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion109 decks141 decks
21%synergy
High Tide
73%inclusion103 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Serum Snare
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Serum Sovereign
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Trawler Drake
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Viral Drake
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Plague Myr
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Myr Convert
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Meldweb Curator
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Impersonator
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Deepglow Skate
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Homunculus Horde
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Quick Study
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Brainsurge
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Foil
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Turnabout
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Gush
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Enter the Infinite
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Contentious Plan
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Time Stretch
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Deluge
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Eyes of Gitaxias
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Trespass
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Wizard Class
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Thought Reflection
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Mordenkainen
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion111 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
6%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Remote Isle
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion108 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Glistening Sphere
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Replicating Ring
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion133 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy