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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
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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Nazgûl
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Call of the Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Barad-dûr
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
The Black Gate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Anger
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Living Death
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Norman Osborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fate Transfer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Heat Shimmer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Treason of Isengard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
There and Back Again
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
The Soul Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mount Doom
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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