The Watcher in the Water (Commander) - Budget 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
MTGStocks
Nadir Kraken
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Opt
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Transcendent Message
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Ominous Seas
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Junk Winder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Meeting of Minds
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Hithlain Knots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Body of Knowledge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Rusalka
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Geyser Drake
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Looter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Oneirophage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ithilien Kingfisher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Academy Wall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Instants
High Tide
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Deduce
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Tolarian Winds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Brainsurge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Quick Study
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Artistic Refusal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Read the Runes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Keep Safe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Keep Watch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Research
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Peek
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Abjure
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Council's Deliberation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dream Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Curate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Deliberate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Ice Out
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Make Disappear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repeal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repulse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stern Scolding
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Radical Idea
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Whelming Wave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Lost in the Maze
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Opposition
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Compulsion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Font of Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thought Reflection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Clock
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy