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Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Call of the Ring
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Ringsight
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
59%synergy
March from the Black Gate
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Orcish Medicine
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Witch-king of Angmar
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Foray of Orcs
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
53%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
51%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Treason of Isengard
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Warg Rider
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Nazgûl
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Saruman the White
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Moria Scavenger
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Dunland Crebain
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Ringwraiths
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Wonder
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Skylord
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Moria Marauder
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Taurean Mauler
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Glorious Gale
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nasty End
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Commence the Endgame
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Fling
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Crush Dissent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Claim the Precious
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Widespread Brutality
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Summons of Saruman
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Birthday Escape
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mordor Muster
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Swarming of Moria
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Invade the City
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Extract from Darkness
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dragon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Callous Dismissal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mindless Conscription
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
There and Back Again
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
46%synergy
The Black Gate
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Inherited Envelope
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-26%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Oscorp Industries
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
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