Orvar, the All-Form (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Cantrips

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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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Thermal Flux
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
91%synergy
Shimmering Mirage
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
89%synergy
Mind Games
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
87%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Aquitect's Will
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
83%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Shadow Rift
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Hidden Strings
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Leap
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
71%synergy
Whim of Volrath
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
71%synergy
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Archmage Emeritus
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
31%synergy
High Tide
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Peregrine Drake
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Archaeomancer
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Dream's Grip
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Spellseeker
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Enervate
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Twiddle
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Mulldrifter
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Spark Double
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Aether Channeler
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Archmage of Runes
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Agent of Treachery
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Master of Waves
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Bigfin Bouncer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Precursor Golem
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Micromancer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Fear of Impostors
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Artisan of Forms
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Augur of Bolas
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sower of Temptation
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Inventor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Auton Soldier
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mind Flayer
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Twisted Image
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Clockspinning
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Jinx
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Essence Flux
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Snap
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Twitch
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Gigadrowse
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Pongify
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Dive Down
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Glamerdye
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Skin
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
See Double
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jolt
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Infuse
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Argent Mutation
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Chilling Trap
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Capsize
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Crystal Spray
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Stream of Unconsciousness
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Get Out
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Alter Reality
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Moonlace
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Take the Fall
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hydroblast
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Dizzy Spell
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slip Through Space
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Energy Tap
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Trait Doctoring
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Enter the Enigma
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Merchant Scroll
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Box
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Treachery
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Counterbalance
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Subdual
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Cloudpost
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Swarmyard
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Glimmerpost
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
14%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Trenchpost
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Cryptic Caves
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Powerstone Shard
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy