Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Changing Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Singularity Rupture
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Consuming Aberration
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Drown in the Loch
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Supreme Verdict
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Ruin Crab
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
The Council of Four
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Halo Forager
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Subtlety
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Memory Plunder
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Visions of Beyond
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Counterpoint
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Archive Trap
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Into the Story
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mission Briefing
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reenact the Crime
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Dream Harvest
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Extract from Darkness
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ringsight
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fractured Sanity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Conscription
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Duress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Heist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mind Grind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Zombify
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Water Crystal
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Synthesis Pod
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Monk Class
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Memory Erosion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Court of Cunning
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Heart
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Elminster
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Restless Reef
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy