Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
My Precious
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion84 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion142 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion135 decks158 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion115 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Warg Rider
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-18%synergy
Final Fortune
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Snuff Out
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Persist
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Time Spiral
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
March from the Black Gate
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
33%synergy
The Black Gate
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion157 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion152 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Relic of Sauron
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion155 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
56%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Island
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
-27%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
-30%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-31%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-18%synergy