Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
Another Final Fantasy Commander Has Cracked the EDHREC Top 10
So long, Lathril! Standard's prolific, now-axed tyrant, Vivi Ornitier, is now in the #10 spot on our Most Popular Commanders list!
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Grave Researcher
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
73%synergy
Nazgûl
69%inclusion86 decks125 decks
64%synergy
The Black Gate
68%inclusion85 decks125 decks
60%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion79 decks125 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
60%inclusion75 decks125 decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion77 decks125 decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
49%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Anger
53%inclusion66 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion93 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Ringsight
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
40%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
40%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
40%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
74%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion106 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
25%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Frog
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Foray of Orcs
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
March from the Black Gate
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion66 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
79%inclusion99 decks125 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion80 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion73 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion119 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion118 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion92 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion89 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion86 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion82 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion80 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion73 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion60 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
-19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
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