The Watcher in the Water (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
MTGStocks
Nadir Kraken
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Ominous Seas
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Nesting Grounds
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Transcendent Message
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Opt
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
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Brainstorm
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Pongify
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Chasm Skulker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Junk Winder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Spawning Kraken
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Rusalka
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Brainsurge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Cryptic Command
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Tolarian Winds
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
High Tide
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Quick Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Deduce
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Keep Safe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Abjure
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Perilous Research
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Hithlain Knots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Artistic Refusal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Meeting of Minds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Deliberate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Peek
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blustersquall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Remand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Unsubstantiate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Filter Out
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Whelming Wave
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
The Golden Throne
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Endless Atlas
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Venser's Journal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blasting Station
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Lost in the Maze
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Verity Circle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Opposition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Possession
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
23%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fountainport
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Midnight Clock
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy