Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Discard

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Aug 24, 2026
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Amass: The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards
Which amass cards see the most Commander play? The top ten, from Orcish Medicine to Orcish Bowmasters, plus how the mechanic actually works.
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The Great Goblin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
My Precious
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Staff
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Nazgûl
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
53%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Ringsight
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
44%synergy
ANGER
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Bone Miser
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Saruman, the White Hand
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Moria Scavenger
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Consider
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Nasty End
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Birthday Escape
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Brutality
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-0%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Monument to Endurance
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Caress
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
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