Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Call of the Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Barad-dûr
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Moria Scavenger
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Nazgûl
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Warg Rider
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ringwraiths
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Saruman the White
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Skylord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Riddler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Medicine
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Claim the Precious
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Treason of Isengard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Foray of Orcs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Extract from Darkness
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mordor on the March
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Callous Dismissal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
March from the Black Gate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Conscription
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
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