The Watcher in the Water (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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Jul 2, 2025
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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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O'aka, Traveling Merchant
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Summon: Leviathan
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
PuPu UFO
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
91% of 11 decks +87% synergy
Brainsurge
91% of 11 decks +83% synergy
Junk Winder
82% of 11 decks +80% synergy
Transcendent Message
82% of 11 decks +79% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
91% of 11 decks +74% synergy
Nesting Grounds
73% of 11 decks +70% synergy
Tolarian Winds
73% of 11 decks +69% synergy
Nadir Kraken
73% of 11 decks +67% synergy
Ledger Shredder
73% of 11 decks +66% synergy
War Room
82% of 11 decks +65% synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
100% of 11 decks +58% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
91% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Mystic Remora
73% of 11 decks +44% synergy
Opt
73% of 11 decks +48% synergy
High Tide
73% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Flow of Knowledge
64% of 11 decks +47% synergy
Ominous Seas
64% of 11 decks +53% synergy
Counterspell
64% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Frantic Search
64% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
64% of 11 decks +54% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
55% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18% of 11 decks -6% synergy
The One Ring
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
64% of 11 decks +50% synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
55% of 11 decks +44% synergy
Archmage of Runes
55% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
55% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
55% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Homunculus Horde
45% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Jace's Archivist
45% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Scourge of Fleets
36% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Chasm Skulker
36% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Zenith Chronicler
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Drowned Rusalka
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Wonder
36% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Merfolk Looter
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Dreamscape Artist
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Triskaidekaphile
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Body of Knowledge
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Floodpits Drowner
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Roaming Throne
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Spark Double
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Tolarian Kraken
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Subtlety
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Oneirophage
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9% of 11 decks -14% synergy
Willbreaker
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Illusory Ambusher
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Clever Conjurer
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Forensic Researcher
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Walking Atlas
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Instants
Read the Runes
55% of 11 decks +53% synergy
Perilous Research
55% of 11 decks +51% synergy
Keep Watch
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Thirst for Discovery
55% of 11 decks +47% synergy
Consider
55% of 11 decks +41% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Meeting of Minds
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Cryptic Command
36% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Aetherize
36% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Pongify
36% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Abjure
36% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Refute
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Arcane Denial
36% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Stubborn Denial
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Archmage's Charm
27% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Quick Study
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Remand
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Sink into Stupor
27% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Deduce
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Artistic Refusal
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Filter Out
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Engulf the Shore
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Slip Out the Back
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Perplexing Test
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Negate
18% of 11 decks -21% synergy
Snap
18% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Misdirection
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Deliberate
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
18% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Swan Song
18% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Spell Pierce
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Reality Shift
18% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Peek
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Into the Roil
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Change of Plans
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Jwari Disruption
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Behold the Multiverse
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Visions of Beyond
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Disallow
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Quicken
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Force of Negation
9% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Mystic Reflection
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Blink of an Eye
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Flatline
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
36% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Nanogene Conversion
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Lórien Revealed
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Step Through
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Echo of Eons
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Freeze in Place
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Fade Away
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Flood of Tears
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Spectral Deluge
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Windfall
9% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Raise the Palisade
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
55% of 11 decks +49% synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Eldrazi Monument
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Banner of Kinship
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 11 decks -10% synergy
The Golden Throne
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Collector's Vault
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sword of the Animist
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Surveyor's Scope
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
The Everflowing Well
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Isochron Scepter
9% of 11 decks -10% synergy
Moonsilver Key
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Fluctuator
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Expedition Map
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Ivory Tower
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Monument to Endurance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Coat of Arms
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Lightning Greaves
9% of 11 decks -17% synergy
Proteus Staff
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Lost in the Maze
55% of 11 decks +53% synergy
Psychic Possession
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Kindred Discovery
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Wizard Class
27% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Propaganda
18% of 11 decks -10% synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Opposition
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Amphibian Downpour
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Omniscience
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
As Foretold
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Cowardice
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Rhystic Deluge
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Scroll of Isildur
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Intruder Alarm
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Verity Circle
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Quiet Contemplation
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Freed from the Real
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Sugar Coat
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Dream Halls
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Shark Typhoon
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Utter Insignificance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Alexi's Cloak
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Day of the Dragons
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
45% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100% of 11 decks +44% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
82% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
64% of 11 decks +49% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
55% of 11 decks +51% synergy
Three Tree City
55% of 11 decks +51% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36% of 11 decks +11% synergy
High Market
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Sunken Palace
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Fountainport
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Rivendell
27% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Academy Ruins
18% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Command Beacon
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Guildless Commons
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Thespian's Stage
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Terrain Generator
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Castle Vantress
18% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Homeward Path
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Arid Archway
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Remote Isle
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Dark Depths
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Blasted Landscape
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Urza's Tower
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Desert of the Mindful
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Coral Atoll
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Halimar Depths
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Urza's Mine
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Temple of the False God
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Mistrise Village
9% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
100% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Sol Ring
91% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Signet
64% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Mind Stone
64% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Midnight Clock
55% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
45% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Fellwar Stone
27% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Caged Sun
27% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Sky Diamond
18% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Heraldic Banner
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Island
91% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
64% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Sink into Stupor
27% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Demolition Field
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Horizon of Progress
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Jwari Disruption
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Night Market
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Planar Nexus
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Urza's Cave
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Ash Barrens
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
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