Sauron, Lord of the Rings (Commander) - Optimized

Sikora
Oct 30, 2025
How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
It's the spookiest time of the year... are you thinking of brewing a deck full of Horrors? We've got some ideas for how to keep it unique!
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Grave Researcher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Divergent Equation
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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Anger
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Living Death
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
63%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Buried Alive
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
51%synergy
The Black Gate
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Moria Scavenger
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Necromancy
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Hostage Taker
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Likeness Looter
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Inferno Titan
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Geode Golem
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Command
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Downfall
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Stitch Together
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Summons of Saruman
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Careful Study
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Decree of Pain
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Exhume
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Languish
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Lidless Gaze
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Zombify
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
7%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
March from the Black Gate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Barad-dûr
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Field of Ruin
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-26%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy