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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
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Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Call of the Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
The Ozolith
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Anger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Norman Osborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dunland Crebain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moria Scavenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fate Transfer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Persist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Electroduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heat Shimmer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Quasiduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Callous Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stone of Erech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
There and Back Again
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
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