Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget

Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Another Final Fantasy Commander Has Cracked the EDHREC Top 10
So long, Lathril! Standard's prolific, now-axed tyrant, Vivi Ornitier, is now in the #10 spot on our Most Popular Commanders list!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
2.3%inclusion8 decks341 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
1.6%inclusion4 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Flashback
1.3%inclusion4 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
0.9%inclusion3 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
0.9%inclusion3 decks328 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
74%inclusion2.43K decks3.29K decks
67%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
65%inclusion2.15K decks3.29K decks
61%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
64%inclusion2.11K decks3.29K decks
60%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
65%inclusion2.14K decks3.29K decks
59%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
64%inclusion2.09K decks3.29K decks
59%synergy
Summons of Saruman
60%inclusion1.98K decks3.29K decks
55%synergy
Treason of Isengard
58%inclusion1.90K decks3.29K decks
53%synergy
Ringsight
60%inclusion1.96K decks3.29K decks
53%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
58%inclusion1.91K decks3.29K decks
52%synergy
Moria Scavenger
56%inclusion1.84K decks3.29K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Corsairs of Umbar
55%inclusion1.82K decks3.29K decks
50%synergy
Foray of Orcs
55%inclusion1.81K decks3.29K decks
51%synergy
March from the Black Gate
55%inclusion1.80K decks3.29K decks
50%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
55%inclusion1.79K decks3.29K decks
50%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54%inclusion1.77K decks3.29K decks
49%synergy
Call of the Ring
52%inclusion1.72K decks3.29K decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion1.68K decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
51%inclusion1.68K decks3.29K decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion1.67K decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Claim the Precious
49%inclusion1.62K decks3.29K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
26%inclusion861 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion221 decks3.29K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
The Balrog of Moria
46%inclusion1.50K decks3.29K decks
41%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion1.43K decks3.29K decks
33%synergy
Saruman the White
42%inclusion1.40K decks3.29K decks
40%synergy
Dunland Crebain
40%inclusion1.32K decks3.29K decks
38%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
40%inclusion1.32K decks3.29K decks
38%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
36%inclusion1.19K decks3.29K decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion1.17K decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion1.16K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
35%inclusion1.14K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
33%inclusion1.07K decks3.29K decks
31%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
32%inclusion1.05K decks3.29K decks
30%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
30%inclusion979 decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Treasure Nabber
29%inclusion960 decks3.29K decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
25%inclusion828 decks3.29K decks
24%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
25%inclusion824 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Warg Rider
24%inclusion796 decks3.29K decks
20%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
23%inclusion759 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
23%inclusion751 decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
22%inclusion735 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
22%inclusion721 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
20%inclusion672 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
20%inclusion670 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Oliphaunt
20%inclusion664 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion659 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion650 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
19%inclusion623 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion618 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
19%inclusion613 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
19%inclusion610 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
19%inclusion610 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
18%inclusion605 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
18%inclusion590 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
18%inclusion581 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion551 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
17%inclusion545 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
16%inclusion530 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
15%inclusion505 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion498 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
15%inclusion483 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
15%inclusion477 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
14%inclusion462 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
13%inclusion441 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion414 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion399 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
12%inclusion381 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion370 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl
11%inclusion347 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion344 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
10%inclusion340 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Inferno Titan
10%inclusion336 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
48%inclusion1.56K decks3.29K decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion1.28K decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
36%inclusion1.19K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
35%inclusion1.14K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Glorious Gale
31%inclusion1.02K decks3.29K decks
29%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion1.02K decks3.29K decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion912 decks3.29K decks
24%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion875 decks3.29K decks
20%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion781 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion741 decks3.29K decks
-22%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion700 decks3.29K decks
-16%synergy
Nasty End
21%inclusion688 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Bitter Downfall
20%inclusion668 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
20%inclusion652 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion627 decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
19%inclusion614 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion467 decks3.29K decks
-21%synergy
Commence the Endgame
12%inclusion408 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
10%inclusion326 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
9.5%inclusion312 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion308 decks3.29K decks
-11%synergy
Gollum's Bite
8.1%inclusion266 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion263 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.6%inclusion250 decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion220 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Cast into the Fire
6.7%inclusion219 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Fling
6.5%inclusion215 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion213 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion207 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.2%inclusion204 decks3.29K decks
-24%synergy
Smite the Deathless
5.6%inclusion183 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion175 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
5.1%inclusion168 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion1.51K decks3.29K decks
26%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
41%inclusion1.34K decks3.29K decks
37%synergy
Widespread Brutality
39%inclusion1.27K decks3.29K decks
35%synergy
Birthday Escape
35%inclusion1.14K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Mordor Muster
35%inclusion1.14K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Swarming of Moria
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion1.07K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Deep Analysis
32%inclusion1.07K decks3.29K decks
29%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.29K decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion1.03K decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion1K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
29%inclusion953 decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion920 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Languish
28%inclusion906 decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Wake the Dragon
27%inclusion893 decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion836 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Lidless Gaze
22%inclusion733 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
20%inclusion652 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion633 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
18%inclusion577 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
15%inclusion487 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
15%inclusion477 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
13%inclusion438 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
13%inclusion426 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion409 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Invade the City
12%inclusion408 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion357 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
The Black Breath
8.6%inclusion284 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion267 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7.4%inclusion245 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion229 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
6.4%inclusion212 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.3%inclusion206 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion190 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Gravitic Punch
5.7%inclusion189 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion183 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Callous Dismissal
5.3%inclusion173 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Visions of Ruin
5.0%inclusion166 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion527 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion448 decks3.29K decks
-13%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
13%inclusion433 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion214 decks3.29K decks
-23%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.2%inclusion172 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion1.53K decks3.29K decks
41%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
36%inclusion1.18K decks3.29K decks
34%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
35%inclusion1.16K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion1.03K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
28%inclusion918 decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Shiny Impetus
15%inclusion483 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion403 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
12%inclusion388 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
There and Back Again
12%inclusion383 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion287 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.5%inclusion245 decks3.25K decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.3%inclusion239 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
6.1%inclusion200 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.4%inclusion178 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
14%inclusion474 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion1.80K decks3.29K decks
33%synergy
Barad-dûr
53%inclusion1.73K decks3.29K decks
45%synergy
The Black Gate
32%inclusion1.06K decks3.29K decks
24%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion960 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
24%inclusion779 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion448 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion361 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion315 decks3.29K decks
-15%synergy
Rivendell
7.4%inclusion245 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion206 decks3.29K decks
-29%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion204 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion2.87K decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.83K decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
59%inclusion1.94K decks3.29K decks
40%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion1.64K decks3.29K decks
31%synergy
Inherited Envelope
43%inclusion1.42K decks3.29K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.33K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion1.26K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion1.24K decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion1.14K decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
34%inclusion1.13K decks3.29K decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion846 decks3.29K decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion835 decks3.29K decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion798 decks3.29K decks
-20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion661 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion650 decks3.29K decks
-23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion503 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion339 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion278 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion175 decks3.29K decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3.28K decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3.27K decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion3.27K decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion2.88K decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion2.46K decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion2.05K decks3.29K decks
39%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion2.04K decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion2.03K decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion1.93K decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion1.81K decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion1.80K decks3.29K decks
37%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion1.75K decks3.29K decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion1.72K decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion1.71K decks3.29K decks
33%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion1.67K decks3.29K decks
36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion1.66K decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion1.34K decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion1.28K decks3.29K decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion1.20K decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion536 decks3.23K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion498 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion480 decks3.29K decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion477 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion456 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion425 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion417 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion413 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion403 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion392 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion392 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion386 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion386 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion373 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
11%inclusion346 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion314 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.6%inclusion283 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion262 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.5%inclusion248 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion235 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion208 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Port of Karfell
5.7%inclusion189 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
5.6%inclusion184 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
5.5%inclusion181 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.4%inclusion177 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.3%inclusion174 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy