Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Optimized Mill

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
Which Lord of the Rings commanders have been most popular in practice? Kyle reviews his predictions one year on!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Water Crystal
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Storm of Saruman
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Consuming Aberration
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Mindcrank
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Singularity Rupture
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Fractured Sanity
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Thought Scour
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Ruin Crab
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
10%synergy
The Mindskinner
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Halo Forager
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thief of Sanity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Crab
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Painter's Servant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Phenax, God of Deception
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Subtlety
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Void Rend
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Memory Plunder
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Visions of Beyond
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Archive Trap
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Into the Story
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Didn't Say Please
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Cut Your Losses
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mind Grind
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Extract from Darkness
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mind Sculpt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Altar of the Brood
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Grindstone
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Memory Erosion
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Monk Class
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Restless Reef
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy