Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion90 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion120 decks144 decks
46%synergy
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Reanimate
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion93 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion133 decks144 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion129 decks144 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion128 decks144 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion124 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion124 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion122 decks144 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion118 decks144 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
80%inclusion115 decks144 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion107 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion104 decks144 decks
53%synergy
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Nazgûl
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Warg Rider
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Moria Scavenger
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Brain Freeze
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-18%synergy
Saw in Half
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
19%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-20%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
8%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
30%synergy
The Black Gate
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-24%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion143 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion139 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Relic of Sauron
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-19%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion141 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion138 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion132 decks144 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion131 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
75%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion129 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion126 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion119 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Island
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
-24%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
-24%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
-27%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion90 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion90 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion79 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-30%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-45%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
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