How To Build a Blue/Black Deck for Edge of Eternities Limited Formats

How To Build a Blue/Black Deck for Edge of Eternities Limited Formats originally appeared on GameDaily .

In our Edge of Eternities pre-release deckbuilding guide , we covered each two-color combination's archetypes in this set. Now, this guide aims to give an in-depth look into building blue/black decks for Edge of Eternities limited formats.

Blue/Black - Artifact Control

The blue/black color pair's archetype in Edge of Eternities is artifact control. In this set, this combination aims to control the board by using cheap removal spells and attacking with evasive beaters. Additionally, this color pair has many artifacts present in its color pair that supports its archetype's strategy.

Signpost Uncommon

Alpharael, Dreaming Acolyte is the signpost uncommon for blue/black in Edge of Eternities. This creature makes you draw two cards when it enters the battlefield. Afterwards, you have to then discard two cards unless you discard an artifact card. Additionally, Alpharael has deathtouch on your turn. This gives him some form of deterrence against bigger blockers when you use him to attack. At the very least, Alpharael can trade evenly with your opponents' bigger creatures if they try to block him.

Best Cards for Blue/Black in Edge of Eternities

Because blue/black is a control archetype, removal and card draw spells are good choices to include in your decks. In Edge of Eternities, there's plenty of cheap removal spells in this color pair. Additionally, there are plenty of good options for card draw among this set's blue and black cards. Furthermore, many of the creatures that are good for this pair also happen to be artifacts.

Best Creatures to Include in Blue/Black

The blue/black color pair has many good creatures that make good options for inclusion in its decks. Virus Beetle is a cheap artifact creature that makes your opponents discard a card, giving you card advantage. Next, while he isn't an artifact, Umbral Collar Zealot is one of Edge of Eternities' strongest black creatures. In addition to good stats, you can use it to sacrifice your artifacts to help you filter your deck. Finally, Monoist Circuit-Feeder is a powerful late game threat. Not only does it have flying for evasion, but it also has a powerful ETB effect. Its ETB effect can buff a creature you control and while doubling as a removal effect. The more artifacts you control, the more powerful Monoist Circuit-Feeder's effect becomes!

Best Non-Creature Spells to Include in Blue/Black

There are many good non-creature spell options to include in blue/black decks for Edge of Eternities limited. Many of these also happen to be artifacts, which makes it have high synergy with blue/black's gameplan. Cryogen Relic is a standout artifact in this set that nets you two cards. It also has the added benefit of delaying a creature threat by putting a stun counter if its tapped.

Next, Dubious Delicacy can be played at instant speed because it has flash. When it ETBs, you can use it to remove an opponent's smaller creature or weaken one of their bigger threats. Additionally, you can use it to gain life or make your opponent lose life.

Finally, Scour for Scrap is a good, uncommon instant. You can use it to search for the artifact you need or get back an artifact in your graveyard.

Best Higher Rarity Cards to Include in Blue/Black

If you're lucky enough to pull any of these higher rarity cards, they're good includes in blue/black decks.

First, Quantum Riddler is the best rare blue creature in this set. It's an evasive threat that can draw you multiple cards. Additionally, you can warp it on your earlier turns to use it as a cantrip. Next, Singularity Rupture is a powerful blue/black board wipe. In addition to clearing the board, it can also be used to make your opponent mill half their deck.

Finally, Tezzeret, Cruel Captain is a colorless planeswalker with three powerful abilities and strong artifact synergy. If you're playing multiple artifacts, you can quickly activate Tezzeret's ultimate. It gives you a powerful emblem that turns all your artifacts into beaters. Otherwise, Tezzeret can also be used to search your deck for cheap artifacts you need. Lastly, its first ability lets you untap your artifacts or creatures. If they happen to be an artifact creature, then Tezzeret also gives them a +1/+1 counter.

This wraps up our guide on how to build blue/black decks in Edge of Eternities. Hopefully this guide helps you if you're planning on building blue/black in Edge of Eternities limited play.

This story was originally reported by GameDaily on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.