Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Bennie Smith
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Great Goblin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
My Precious
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion131 decks153 decks
78%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion150 decks153 decks
72%synergy
Nazgûl
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
68%synergy
The Black Gate
71%inclusion108 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
53%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Anger
56%inclusion85 decks153 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
44%synergy
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Dark Ritual
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
41%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
88%inclusion134 decks153 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion130 decks153 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
16%synergy
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Saruman, the White Hand
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
32%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Moria Scavenger
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
-15%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Medicine
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-15%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Dismember
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-16%synergy
Consider
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Stitch Together
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Languish
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
9%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
-16%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion148 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion148 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion123 decks153 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion96 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion150 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion149 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion145 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion145 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion115 decks153 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion115 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion104 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion96 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion96 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
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