Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Grave Researcher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
80%synergy
Nazgûl
81%inclusion68 decks84 decks
76%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
67%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
65%synergy
Barad-dûr
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Ringsight
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
51%synergy
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Dark Ritual
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Anger
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
72%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Bone Miser
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Changeling Outcast
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Filth
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Executioner
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Medicine
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Nasty End
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Claim the Precious
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Widespread Brutality
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dragon
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
24%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
There and Back Again
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion81 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion79 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
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