Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized

Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
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Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.1%inclusion9 decks220 decks
2%synergy
My Precious
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
1.5%inclusion4 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
1.3%inclusion3 decks231 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion1.15K decks1.44K decks
72%synergy
Nazgûl
61%inclusion885 decks1.44K decks
56%synergy
The Black Gate
61%inclusion881 decks1.44K decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion862 decks1.44K decks
52%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
58%inclusion831 decks1.44K decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion1.09K decks1.44K decks
51%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
55%inclusion798 decks1.44K decks
49%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion692 decks1.44K decks
41%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion609 decks1.44K decks
36%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40%inclusion572 decks1.44K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion1.01K decks1.44K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion848 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion762 decks1.44K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion718 decks1.44K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion677 decks1.44K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion628 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion590 decks1.44K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion570 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion569 decks1.44K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion548 decks1.44K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion1.26K decks1.44K decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion1.23K decks1.44K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion852 decks1.44K decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion805 decks1.44K decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion737 decks1.44K decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion653 decks1.44K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion617 decks1.44K decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion604 decks1.44K decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion454 decks1.44K decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion430 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion544 decks1.44K decks
32%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion543 decks1.44K decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
37%inclusion528 decks1.44K decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
31%inclusion442 decks1.44K decks
25%synergy
Warg Rider
27%inclusion387 decks1.44K decks
23%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
27%inclusion386 decks1.44K decks
22%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion365 decks1.44K decks
21%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
25%inclusion355 decks1.44K decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion342 decks1.44K decks
21%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
23%inclusion331 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Moria Scavenger
23%inclusion330 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion324 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion315 decks1.44K decks
-5%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
21%inclusion304 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion264 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion261 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion244 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion95 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion229 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion194 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion187 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion185 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion185 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion181 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion181 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion173 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion173 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion166 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion166 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion158 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion157 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion154 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion153 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion152 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion151 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion146 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion143 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion143 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion141 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion140 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion139 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion136 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.7%inclusion125 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.6%inclusion124 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.5%inclusion123 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.1%inclusion117 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred
7.8%inclusion113 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.6%inclusion110 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.4%inclusion107 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion106 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion530 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion521 decks1.44K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion503 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
27%inclusion391 decks1.44K decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion351 decks1.44K decks
-11%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion321 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion319 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Orcish Medicine
21%inclusion298 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion286 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion283 decks1.44K decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion282 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion272 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion231 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion207 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion201 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion199 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion198 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion196 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion170 decks1.44K decks
-9%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion169 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion159 decks1.44K decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion148 decks1.44K decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion144 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion138 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.2%inclusion132 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion130 decks1.44K decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
8.8%inclusion127 decks1.44K decks
-7%synergy
Consider
7.9%inclusion114 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion111 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion108 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.4%inclusion107 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.4%inclusion93 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.0%inclusion87 decks1.44K decks
-2%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.3%inclusion76 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.2%inclusion75 decks1.44K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.44K decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
34%inclusion493 decks1.44K decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion410 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion396 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion382 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion281 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion272 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion267 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion259 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion250 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Treason of Isengard
17%inclusion248 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion231 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Foray of Orcs
14%inclusion208 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion195 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion190 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion184 decks1.44K decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion176 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion172 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion170 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion162 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion159 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion158 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.3%inclusion134 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.9%inclusion128 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion126 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.6%inclusion124 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.4%inclusion121 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.1%inclusion117 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.3%inclusion105 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion102 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion101 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion98 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion93 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
6.4%inclusion92 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion89 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.1%inclusion88 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion84 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion76 decks1.44K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
37%inclusion537 decks1.44K decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion468 decks1.44K decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion431 decks1.44K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion363 decks1.44K decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion274 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion216 decks1.44K decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion182 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion175 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion160 decks1.43K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion155 decks1.44K decks
-16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion139 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion132 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.6%inclusion124 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion109 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.2%inclusion89 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.0%inclusion87 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion81 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion494 decks1.44K decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion409 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion390 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion381 decks1.44K decks
23%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion356 decks1.44K decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion330 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion252 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion187 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion186 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion178 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion171 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion161 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion161 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion159 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion157 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
9.2%inclusion132 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion115 decks1.44K decks
-2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7.5%inclusion108 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.2%inclusion104 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.6%inclusion95 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion94 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.1%inclusion32 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion88 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion81 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.44K decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion664 decks1.44K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion591 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion546 decks1.44K decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion504 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion351 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion331 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion274 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion273 decks1.44K decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion261 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion260 decks1.44K decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion257 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion193 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion158 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion146 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion146 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion128 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion122 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion120 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion108 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.41K decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.37K decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
72%inclusion1.03K decks1.44K decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion866 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion744 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion699 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion612 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion425 decks1.44K decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion400 decks1.44K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion341 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion280 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion273 decks1.44K decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
17%inclusion246 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion236 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion235 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion225 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion154 decks995 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion181 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion162 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion147 decks1.44K decks
-11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.7%inclusion126 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.1%inclusion117 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion117 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion107 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion92 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.2%inclusion90 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion1.39K decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.35K decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion1.34K decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion1.31K decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion1K decks1.44K decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion967 decks1.44K decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion934 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion888 decks1.44K decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion860 decks1.44K decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion818 decks1.44K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion812 decks1.44K decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion786 decks1.44K decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion758 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion737 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion697 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion690 decks1.44K decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion656 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion655 decks1.44K decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion642 decks1.44K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion635 decks1.44K decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion631 decks1.44K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion614 decks1.44K decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion538 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion504 decks1.44K decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion391 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion334 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion310 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion296 decks1.44K decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion295 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion293 decks1.44K decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion290 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion287 decks1.44K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion280 decks1.44K decks
-10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion278 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion278 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion277 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion275 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion272 decks1.44K decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion252 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion245 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion244 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion241 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion231 decks1.44K decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion228 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion223 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion220 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion213 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion209 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion202 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion196 decks1.44K decks
-10%synergy