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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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Omni-Changeling
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blossombind
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Stratosoarer
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Swat Away
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
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Whelming Wave
68%inclusion223 decks330 decks
63%synergy
Fireshrieker
54%inclusion177 decks330 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion164 decks330 decks
45%synergy
Blustersquall
41%inclusion136 decks330 decks
40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
40%inclusion133 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Verity Circle
39%inclusion128 decks330 decks
37%synergy
Burnished Hart
39%inclusion129 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
34%inclusion112 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
33%inclusion109 decks330 decks
32%synergy
Flood
32%inclusion104 decks330 decks
31%synergy
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High Tide
59%inclusion195 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion188 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
52%inclusion171 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion149 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion149 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion124 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion123 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion122 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
35%inclusion115 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion65 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Spawning Kraken
32%inclusion104 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
30%inclusion98 decks330 decks
29%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
29%inclusion96 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
27%inclusion90 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Nadir Kraken
25%inclusion84 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
24%inclusion79 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
24%inclusion78 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Grappling Kraken
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
22%inclusion71 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion68 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Starwinder
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
14%inclusion47 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Frost
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Reef Worm
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Kelpie Guide
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
31%inclusion102 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion95 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion84 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion79 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion79 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Engulf the Shore
23%inclusion77 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Icy Blast
19%inclusion64 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion63 decks330 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion55 decks330 decks
-20%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion47 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Mental Modulation
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Aside
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Hithlain Knots
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Choking Tethers
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
-10%synergy
Unwind
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Dissipate
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-15%synergy
Snap
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-13%synergy
Crippling Chill
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Downpour
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Games
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sleep
32%inclusion107 decks330 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion74 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
19%inclusion63 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Impede Momentum
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Hands of Binding
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion39 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Divination
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Visions
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Spiral
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Exhaustion
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
33%inclusion109 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion104 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
30%inclusion100 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion84 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion76 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion66 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion64 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion61 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Brass Knuckles
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Strata Scythe
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Icy Manipulator
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Kraken's Eye
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Starforged Sword
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
28%inclusion94 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Touch
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion66 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
18%inclusion61 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Frozen Aether
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Combat Research
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Wings
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Chill
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Claustrophobia
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Drake Umbra
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Octopus Umbra
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Fall from Favor
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Encrust
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Bind the Monster
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Quiet Contemplation
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Stop Cold
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion142 decks330 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion108 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion104 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
-25%synergy
Terrain Generator
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion59 decks330 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Skyline Cascade
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Ice Floe
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion274 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion192 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion165 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion162 decks330 decks
36%synergy
Sky Diamond
39%inclusion130 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion124 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
28%inclusion93 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Caged Sun
28%inclusion92 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
25%inclusion81 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion61 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion305 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion129 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion23 decks299 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
5%synergy