Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
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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The Great Goblin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rage into the Valley
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fearsome Goblin Pair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion137 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion129 decks174 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
62%synergy
Ringsight
66%inclusion114 decks174 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion115 decks174 decks
57%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion105 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Moria Scavenger
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Summons of Saruman
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion116 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Notion Thief
57%inclusion99 decks174 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
42%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
42%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Nazgûl
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Warg Rider
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Saruman the White
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Hostage Taker
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Dunland Crebain
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Ringwraiths
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Bolg of the North
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Medicine
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Glorious Gale
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Nasty End
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Fling
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Treason of Isengard
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Claim the Precious
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Widespread Brutality
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Languish
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Swarming of Moria
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Tidings of War
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Shadowspear
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Plate Mail
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
My Precious
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Ten Rings
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
40%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Field of Ruin
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion156 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion174 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion173 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion173 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion162 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion135 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion99 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-27%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-32%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
-24%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-31%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-24%synergy
Training Center
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin-town
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
0%synergy
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