The Watcher in the Water (Commander) - Expensive Optimized 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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Minamo, School at Water's Edge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Opt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Rusalka
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Stubborn Denial
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Nadir Kraken
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Spawning Kraken
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Scribe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Usher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sage of the Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Academy Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Danny Pink
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Oneirophage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flux Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Discovery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Hithlain Knots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Meeting of Minds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Artistic Refusal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Keep Safe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Transcendent Message
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dream Fracture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Deliberate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Keep Watch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Perilous Research
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tolarian Winds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Commandeer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Abjure
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Visions of Beyond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thought Scour
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Council's Deliberation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Repeal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Learn from the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stern Scolding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Geistwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Quicken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dizzy Spell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Annul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exclude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stifle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reject Imperfection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Long-Term Plans
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gigadrowse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Swine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Whelming Wave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clear the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Spawning Pit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blasting Station
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Endless Atlas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Altar of the Brood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Venser's Journal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Claws of Gix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Opposition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Verity Circle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Intruder Alarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lost in the Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Psychic Possession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Over Matter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mordenkainen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rivendell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skyline Cascade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Crypt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Thran Turbine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Tantalite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy