Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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May 11, 2026
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Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
81%inclusion116 decks144 decks
74%synergy
Call of the Ring
77%inclusion111 decks144 decks
69%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Ringsight
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
61%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
60%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
60%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
58%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
73%inclusion105 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Anger
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
51%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Summons of Saruman
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Notion Thief
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
The Mouth of Sauron
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Moria Scavenger
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Nazgûl
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
41%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Saruman the White
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Hostage Taker
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Dunland Crebain
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
6%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Moria Marauder
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Nasty End
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Fling
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion63 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Foray of Orcs
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-20%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion140 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
76%inclusion109 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion144 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion143 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion142 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion134 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion111 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
77%inclusion111 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion108 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion105 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-28%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-31%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-29%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-14%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
-25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
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