The Watcher in the Water (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Wheels

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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
Ominous Seas
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Nadir Kraken
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Ledger Shredder
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Junk Winder
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Transcendent Message
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Nesting Grounds
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
59%synergy
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Sapphire Medallion
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Chasm Skulker
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Tolarian Winds
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Jace's Archivist
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Spawning Kraken
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Rusalka
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Body of Knowledge
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Oneirophage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tromokratis
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Titan of Littjara
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sage of the Falls
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flow of Knowledge
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Brainsurge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Keep Watch
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Perilous Research
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Abjure
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Meeting of Minds
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Cryptic Command
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Read the Runes
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Even the Score
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Artistic Refusal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Engulf the Shore
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Keep Safe
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Peek
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Deliberate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Spectral Deluge
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Symmetry Matrix
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Coat of Arms
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Blasting Station
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Endless Atlas
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The Immortal Sun
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Verity Circle
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Opposition
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Lost in the Maze
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Possession
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thought Reflection
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
53%synergy
War Room
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Fountainport
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Rivendell
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Terrain Generator
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
High Market
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dark Depths
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy