Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized

Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
My Precious
1.9%inclusion7 decks371 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Lair
1.5%inclusion3 decks203 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Fortress
1.0%inclusion2 decks203 decks
-1%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion1.26K decks1.58K decks
72%synergy
Nazgûl
63%inclusion991 decks1.58K decks
57%synergy
The Black Gate
62%inclusion981 decks1.58K decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
61%inclusion961 decks1.58K decks
53%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
58%inclusion924 decks1.58K decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion1.20K decks1.58K decks
51%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
56%inclusion885 decks1.58K decks
49%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion761 decks1.58K decks
41%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion668 decks1.58K decks
36%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion608 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion1.11K decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion931 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion843 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion779 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion728 decks1.58K decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion702 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion664 decks1.58K decks
31%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
39%inclusion623 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion622 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion621 decks1.58K decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion1.38K decks1.58K decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion1.36K decks1.58K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion920 decks1.58K decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion865 decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion807 decks1.58K decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion718 decks1.58K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion679 decks1.58K decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion656 decks1.58K decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion496 decks1.58K decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion479 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
39%inclusion609 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion605 decks1.58K decks
29%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion595 decks1.58K decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
37%inclusion588 decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
30%inclusion474 decks1.58K decks
24%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion417 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
26%inclusion417 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion404 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
25%inclusion392 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion374 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Moria Scavenger
24%inclusion372 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
23%inclusion360 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
22%inclusion352 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
22%inclusion343 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion342 decks1.58K decks
-5%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion299 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion285 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion269 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion127 decks748 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion252 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion217 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion210 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion203 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion196 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion193 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion189 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion185 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion184 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion179 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion177 decks1.58K decks
-0%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion175 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion175 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion175 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion168 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion165 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion164 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion162 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion161 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion154 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.4%inclusion149 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
9.0%inclusion143 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
9.0%inclusion142 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.6%inclusion42 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.5%inclusion134 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.2%inclusion129 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.9%inclusion125 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion577 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion577 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion562 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
27%inclusion421 decks1.58K decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion372 decks1.58K decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion361 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion351 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion318 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Medicine
20%inclusion317 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion312 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion306 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion289 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion261 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion231 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion221 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion218 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion213 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion211 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion199 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion178 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion171 decks1.58K decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion160 decks1.58K decks
-16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion156 decks1.58K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion154 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion143 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
8.2%inclusion129 decks1.58K decks
-7%synergy
Consider
8.0%inclusion126 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.0%inclusion126 decks1.58K decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.58K decks
-0%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
-2%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.58K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
35%inclusion554 decks1.58K decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion452 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion446 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion433 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion312 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion306 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion292 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion287 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion266 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Treason of Isengard
17%inclusion265 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion257 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Foray of Orcs
15%inclusion235 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion213 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
13%inclusion209 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion203 decks1.58K decks
-3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion197 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion191 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion189 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion176 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion169 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion165 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion148 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.6%inclusion136 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Persist
8.5%inclusion134 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.1%inclusion128 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.0%inclusion127 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion110 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion104 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.58K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
37%inclusion590 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion520 decks1.58K decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion470 decks1.58K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion406 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion306 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion245 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion220 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion179 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion177 decks1.58K decks
-15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion175 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion158 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.2%inclusion146 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion137 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion553 decks1.58K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion441 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
27%inclusion427 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion416 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion399 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
22%inclusion353 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion264 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion207 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion197 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion191 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion181 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion172 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion170 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion169 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion165 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
9.4%inclusion149 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.58K decks
-2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
6.2%inclusion98 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.7%inclusion40 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion741 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion655 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion553 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion378 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion369 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion301 decks1.58K decks
-16%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion288 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion287 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion285 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion282 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion209 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion177 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion159 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion158 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion140 decks1.47K decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion131 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.55K decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion1.51K decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.58K decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion953 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion830 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion769 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion673 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion452 decks1.58K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion430 decks1.58K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion379 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion304 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion287 decks1.58K decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion260 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion255 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion252 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion177 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion243 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion204 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion184 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion155 decks1.58K decks
-12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion125 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.53K decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion1.48K decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion1.48K decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion1.44K decks1.58K decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion1.10K decks1.58K decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion1.06K decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion1.03K decks1.58K decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion982 decks1.58K decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion927 decks1.58K decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion901 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion888 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion866 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion834 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion796 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion769 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion757 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion727 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion718 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion702 decks1.58K decks
-12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion702 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion679 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion670 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion589 decks1.58K decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion554 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion433 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion370 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion336 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion333 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion328 decks1.58K decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion322 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion318 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion314 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion314 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion313 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion308 decks1.58K decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion306 decks1.58K decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion306 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion295 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion276 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion272 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion261 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion259 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion256 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion255 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion238 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion238 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion236 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion227 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion221 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion214 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy