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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
77%synergy
The Ozolith
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Nazgûl
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
60%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
46%synergy
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Dark Ritual
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
32%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Warg Rider
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
14%synergy
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Anger
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Changeling Outcast
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Moria Scavenger
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Taurean Mauler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dunland Crebain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Medicine
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Lazotep Plating
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Glorious Gale
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Foray of Orcs
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Widespread Brutality
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Birthday Escape
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Library of Leng
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
March from the Black Gate
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Island
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
73%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Mount Doom
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
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