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Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Bennie Smith
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The Great Goblin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Inside Information
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
79%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Barad-dûr
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
60%synergy
The Black Gate
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Nazgûl
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Warg Rider
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
47%synergy
March from the Black Gate
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
37%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ringwraiths
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Glóin the Mighty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bolg, Erebor's Reckoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Blood Artist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Lazotep Plating
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Commence the Endgame
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Fire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Widespread Brutality
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Foray of Orcs
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Treason of Isengard
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Rage into the Valley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Languish
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Consumption
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
There and Back Again
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Cool but Rude
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Fateful Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Mines of Moria
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dragon-Cursed Halls
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
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