Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
Another Final Fantasy Commander Has Cracked the EDHREC Top 10
So long, Lathril! Standard's prolific, now-axed tyrant, Vivi Ornitier, is now in the #10 spot on our Most Popular Commanders list!
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Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Imperial Seal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Warren Soultrader
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Warg Rider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
March from the Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Steal Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Barad-dûr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-48%synergy
Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-50%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
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