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The Watcher in the Water (Commander) - Expensive Core
The Watcher in the Water
25 decks (0.000%)
Rank #659
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.
Deck Filters
The Water Crystal
25% of 4 decks
+14% synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
20% of 5 decks
+19% synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
17% of 6 decks
+15% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ominous Seas
84% of 25 decks
+73% synergy
Nadir Kraken
76% of 25 decks
+70% synergy
Transcendent Message
72% of 25 decks
+70% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72% of 25 decks
+68% synergy
Tolarian Winds
64% of 25 decks
+61% synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
68% of 25 decks
+59% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
72% of 25 decks
+59% synergy
Brainstorm
100% of 25 decks
+58% synergy
Chasm Skulker
68% of 25 decks
+56% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
72% of 25 decks
+55% synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
76% of 25 decks
+21% synergy
Pongify
60% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Frantic Search
60% of 25 decks
+31% synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
60% of 25 decks
+49% synergy
High Tide
60% of 25 decks
+15% synergy
Keep Watch
56% of 25 decks
+53% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
56% of 25 decks
+47% synergy
Brainsurge
53% of 19 decks
+45% synergy
Scourge of Fleets
52% of 25 decks
+39% synergy
Opt
52% of 25 decks
+27% synergy
Game Changers
Core (Bracket 2) typically disallows Game Changers. Check with your playgroup before including any.
Consecrated Sphinx
52% of 25 decks
+39% synergy
Rhystic Study
24% of 25 decks
-11% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16% of 25 decks
-21% synergy
The One Ring
8% of 25 decks
-4% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8% of 25 decks
-16% synergy
Creatures
Wonder
44% of 25 decks
+38% synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44% of 25 decks
+30% synergy
Junk Winder
44% of 25 decks
+42% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
44% of 25 decks
+27% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Ledger Shredder
40% of 25 decks
+34% synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
37% of 19 decks
+28% synergy
Merfolk Looter
36% of 25 decks
+33% synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
36% of 25 decks
+29% synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
32% of 25 decks
+31% synergy
Triskaidekaphile
32% of 25 decks
+21% synergy
Spark Double
28% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
28% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Roaming Throne
27% of 22 decks
+23% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
26% of 19 decks
+24% synergy
Thought Courier
24% of 25 decks
+23% synergy
Oneirophage
24% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Drowned Rusalka
24% of 25 decks
+22% synergy
Zenith Chronicler
24% of 25 decks
+23% synergy
Jace's Archivist
24% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Spawning Kraken
24% of 25 decks
+22% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21% of 19 decks
+17% synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
20% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Burnished Hart
20% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Tromokratis
20% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
20% of 25 decks
+17% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
18% of 22 decks
+13% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16% of 25 decks
-7% synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
16% of 25 decks
+15% synergy
Reservoir Kraken
16% of 25 decks
+15% synergy
Body of Knowledge
16% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Flux Channeler
16% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Tolarian Kraken
16% of 25 decks
+15% synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
16% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
16% of 19 decks
+11% synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
12% of 25 decks
+9% synergy
Breaching Leviathan
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
12% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Grappling Kraken
12% of 17 decks
+11% synergy
Archmage of Runes
12% of 17 decks
+0% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11% of 19 decks
+5% synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Metallic Mimic
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
8% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Instants
Flow of Knowledge
52% of 25 decks
+35% synergy
Counterspell
52% of 25 decks
-16% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
48% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Meeting of Minds
48% of 25 decks
+44% synergy
Perilous Research
48% of 25 decks
+45% synergy
Arcane Denial
48% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
48% of 25 decks
+44% synergy
Thirst for Discovery
44% of 25 decks
+37% synergy
Consider
44% of 25 decks
+30% synergy
Cryptic Command
40% of 25 decks
+29% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
38% of 21 decks
+28% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36% of 25 decks
+24% synergy
Reality Shift
36% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Resculpt
36% of 25 decks
+16% synergy
Filter Out
32% of 25 decks
+26% synergy
Quick Study
30% of 23 decks
+23% synergy
Read the Runes
28% of 25 decks
+26% synergy
Deduce
27% of 22 decks
+25% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24% of 25 decks
-11% synergy
Swan Song
24% of 25 decks
-1% synergy
Abjure
24% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Stroke of Genius
20% of 25 decks
+17% synergy
Negate
20% of 25 decks
-19% synergy
Stubborn Denial
20% of 25 decks
+17% synergy
Archmage's Charm
20% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Artistic Refusal
20% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Deliberate
16% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Keep Safe
16% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Aetherize
16% of 25 decks
-10% synergy
Peek
16% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Cerulean Wisps
16% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Sink into Stupor
16% of 19 decks
-5% synergy
Rowdy Research
13% of 23 decks
+13% synergy
Hithlain Knots
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Change of Plans
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Mystic Confluence
12% of 25 decks
+2% synergy
Behold the Multiverse
12% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Refute
12% of 17 decks
+6% synergy
Focus the Mind
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Long River's Pull
11% of 19 decks
+6% synergy
Ice Out
8% of 24 decks
+7% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8% of 25 decks
-8% synergy
Obsessive Search
8% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Diviner's Portent
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Even the Score
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Shadow Rift
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Curate
8% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Thought Scour
8% of 25 decks
-0% synergy
Engulf the Shore
8% of 25 decks
-1% synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
32% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Whelming Wave
32% of 25 decks
+27% synergy
Windfall
24% of 25 decks
+0% synergy
Spectral Deluge
24% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Curse of the Swine
20% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Ponder
16% of 25 decks
-14% synergy
Ravenform
16% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Wash Out
12% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Lórien Revealed
12% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Preordain
12% of 25 decks
-13% synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9% of 22 decks
+6% synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Fabricate
8% of 25 decks
-14% synergy
Time Spiral
8% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48% of 25 decks
+47% synergy
Skullclamp
44% of 25 decks
+38% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
40% of 25 decks
+21% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36% of 25 decks
+32% synergy
Eldrazi Monument
28% of 25 decks
+27% synergy
Symmetry Matrix
24% of 25 decks
+23% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20% of 25 decks
-8% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20% of 25 decks
+17% synergy
Blasting Station
16% of 25 decks
+15% synergy
Coat of Arms
16% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
16% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Venser's Journal
16% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12% of 25 decks
+9% synergy
Folio of Fancies
12% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
The Golden Throne
12% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Lightning Greaves
12% of 25 decks
-14% synergy
Endless Atlas
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Bident of Thassa
12% of 25 decks
+0% synergy
Banner of Kinship
12% of 17 decks
+9% synergy
Culling Dais
8% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Mind's Eye
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Altar of Dementia
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Obelisk of Urd
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Temple Bell
8% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Wizard Class
36% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
28% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Kindred Discovery
24% of 25 decks
+17% synergy
Opposition
24% of 25 decks
+23% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
23% of 22 decks
+19% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Psychic Possession
20% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Verity Circle
16% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Psychic Corrosion
12% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Thought Reflection
12% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Shark Typhoon
12% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Insight
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9% of 22 decks
+4% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Inexorable Tide
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Day of the Dragons
8% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Storm of Saruman
8% of 25 decks
+6% synergy
Propaganda
8% of 25 decks
-20% synergy
Standstill
8% of 25 decks
+7% synergy
Unable to Scream
5% of 19 decks
+1% synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5% of 19 decks
-0% synergy
Leyline of Transformation
5% of 19 decks
+4% synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5% of 19 decks
+3% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
32% of 25 decks
+30% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
24% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
16% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84% of 25 decks
+28% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
64% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
War Room
44% of 25 decks
+27% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
44% of 25 decks
+29% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40% of 25 decks
+24% synergy
Three Tree City
37% of 19 decks
+34% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36% of 25 decks
+25% synergy
High Market
36% of 25 decks
+34% synergy
Nesting Grounds
32% of 25 decks
+30% synergy
Terrain Generator
28% of 25 decks
+21% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24% of 25 decks
+20% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20% of 25 decks
-5% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Remote Isle
16% of 25 decks
+10% synergy
Rivendell
16% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Desert of the Mindful
16% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
16% of 25 decks
+12% synergy
Castle Vantress
16% of 25 decks
-4% synergy
Fountainport
16% of 19 decks
+14% synergy
Sunken Palace
16% of 19 decks
+11% synergy
Rogue's Passage
12% of 25 decks
-3% synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Karn's Bastion
8% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Academy Ruins
8% of 25 decks
-10% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
68% of 25 decks
+16% synergy
Arcane Signet
64% of 25 decks
-1% synergy
Sol Ring
64% of 25 decks
-22% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
57% of 23 decks
+47% synergy
Midnight Clock
56% of 25 decks
+35% synergy
Mind Stone
52% of 25 decks
+14% synergy
Sky Diamond
36% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36% of 25 decks
+21% synergy
Fellwar Stone
36% of 25 decks
+16% synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
28% of 25 decks
+23% synergy
Caged Sun
24% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Misleading Signpost
17% of 23 decks
+13% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16% of 25 decks
-1% synergy
Thran Dynamo
16% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Patchwork Banner
16% of 19 decks
+12% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 25 decks
+1% synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Heraldic Banner
8% of 25 decks
+2% synergy
Gilded Lotus
8% of 25 decks
-4% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8% of 25 decks
+1% synergy
Lands
Island
84% of 25 decks
-9% synergy
Myriad Landscape
52% of 25 decks
+25% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32% of 25 decks
+18% synergy
Demolition Field
24% of 25 decks
+19% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Sink into Stupor
16% of 19 decks
-5% synergy
Urza's Cave
10% of 20 decks
+6% synergy
Prismatic Vista
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Fabled Passage
8% of 25 decks
+5% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5% of 19 decks
-7% synergy