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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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Whelming Wave
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64%synergy
Fireshrieker
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47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
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45%synergy
Blustersquall
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39%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
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39%synergy
Verity Circle
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37%synergy
Burnished Hart
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33%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
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33%synergy
Flood
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31%synergy
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High Tide
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14%synergy
Counterspell
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-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
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-8%synergy
Negate
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6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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16%synergy
Aetherize
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8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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19%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
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27%synergy
Silver Myr
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23%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-6%synergy
Force of Will
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-11%synergy
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Thryx, the Sudden Storm
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31%synergy
Spawning Kraken
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30%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
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25%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
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28%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
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27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
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22%synergy
Nadir Kraken
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20%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
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24%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
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18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
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0%synergy
Grappling Kraken
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21%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
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21%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
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21%synergy
Palladium Myr
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17%synergy
Fog Bank
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17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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18%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
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18%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
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18%synergy
Trophy Mage
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12%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
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16%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
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14%synergy
Starwinder
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13%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
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15%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
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14%synergy
The Reality Chip
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3%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
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14%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
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8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
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7%synergy
Trinket Mage
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5%synergy
Brass Squire
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13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
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-4%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
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4%synergy
Tribute Mage
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4%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
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12%synergy
Wall of Frost
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
-2%synergy
Reef Worm
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
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6%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
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6%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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-2%synergy
Instants
Pongify
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-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion79 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
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-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-12%synergy
Engulf the Shore
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15%synergy
Reality Shift
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-6%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
20%inclusion64 decks321 decks
19%synergy
Icy Blast
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20%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion59 decks321 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Drain
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-12%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
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14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
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-1%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion46 decks321 decks
-16%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion43 decks321 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
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10%synergy
Cancel
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8%synergy
Mental Modulation
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
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2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
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-1%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
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1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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0%synergy
Swan Song
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Turn Aside
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8%synergy
Rewind
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-4%synergy
Shore Up
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3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
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7%synergy
Disallow
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1%synergy
Choking Tethers
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7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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-15%synergy
Dissipate
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4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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-10%synergy
Unwind
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-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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-14%synergy
Crippling Chill
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6%synergy
Snap
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-12%synergy
Downpour
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5%synergy
Dig Through Time
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-4%synergy
Mind Games
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2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sleep
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31%synergy
Preordain
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-2%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion71 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
19%inclusion61 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion47 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion45 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Hands of Binding
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Impede Momentum
12%inclusion39 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
9.3%inclusion30 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.3%inclusion30 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Divination
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Mind Spiral
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Exhaustion
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
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30%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
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29%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion86 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion80 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion71 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion70 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
19%inclusion62 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion60 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion60 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion60 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion54 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Brass Knuckles
15%inclusion49 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion48 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion42 decks281 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion47 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Strata Scythe
14%inclusion44 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion39 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion32 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion35 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Icy Manipulator
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.8%inclusion25 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Kraken's Eye
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Starforged Sword
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
29%inclusion93 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Touch
21%inclusion67 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion64 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
19%inclusion60 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Lost in the Maze
18%inclusion59 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Frozen Aether
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
15%inclusion49 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion47 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
14%inclusion44 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Combat Research
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Wings
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Claustrophobia
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Chill
7.8%inclusion25 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Drake Umbra
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Umbra
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Fall from Favor
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Encrust
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Bind the Monster
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion139 decks321 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion104 decks321 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion99 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion79 decks321 decks
-26%synergy
Terrain Generator
21%inclusion66 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion57 decks321 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion57 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion55 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Skyline Cascade
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion47 decks321 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion46 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion46 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion35 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
-10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Ice Floe
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion266 decks321 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion183 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion164 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion158 decks321 decks
36%synergy
Sky Diamond
39%inclusion126 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion123 decks321 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
23%synergy
Caged Sun
27%inclusion87 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
25%inclusion79 decks321 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion72 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion71 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion69 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion61 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion39 decks321 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.3%inclusion30 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.7%inclusion28 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
-5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion296 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion127 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
6%synergy