Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - cEDH Control

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
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Consultation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Flusterstorm
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Cabal Ritual
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Tainted Pact
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Brain Freeze
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Opposition Agent
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Chain of Vapor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
63%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Mental Misstep
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Gamble
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Force of Negation
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Nazgûl
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Riddler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Grim Hireling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fork
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Seal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Rite of Flame
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Birthday Escape
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Polymorph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Oath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Runestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Proteus Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Call of the Ring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Overburden
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Fellwar Stone
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Tantalite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Island
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Mount Doom
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-67%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-66%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy