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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wonder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Filth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Medicine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fate Transfer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cast into the Fire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-34%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Heat Shimmer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Treason of Isengard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Dead
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
March from the Black Gate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mount Doom
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Island
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-37%synergy
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