Blue EDH Staples: The 50 Most-Played Blue Cards in Commander

Two mana answers any spell in the game; the baseline blue is measured against.

Budget stand-in: Dispel $0.41 vs $2.04 · more like this

One mana counter with a bribe attached; the Treasures rarely matter, the tempo always does.

Budget stand-in: Spell Pierce $0.29 vs $2.79 · more like this

Pay 1 or I draw: across three opponents it draws absurd numbers of cards.

Budget stand-in: Mystic Remora $10.47 vs $67.20 · more like this

Instant

Budget stand-in: Izzet Charm $0.24 vs $1.77 · more like this

Instant

One sided instant speed board reset for seven mana; wins stalled games outright.

Budget stand-in: Chain of Vapor $15.92 vs $29.10 · more like this

One mana counters the spell types that actually matter; a 2/2 Bird is a bargain.

Budget stand-in: Strix Serenade $1.99 vs $10.85 · more like this

Three cards for one mana, then tuck back the two you do not need.

A free Negate whenever your commander is on the battlefield; the best free counter in the format.

Budget stand-in: Obscuring Haze $4.98 vs $61.32 · more like this

Instant

An early Remora often outdraws any six drop; taxes every noncreature spell at the table.

Budget stand-in: Scrawling Crawler $5.64 vs $10.47 · more like this

Attackers pay two mana per creature to swing at you, so the table swings elsewhere.

Budget stand-in: Windborn Muse $0.71 vs $2.01 · more like this