Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Upgraded

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
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Grave Researcher
5.8%inclusion40 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.0%inclusion11 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Flashback
2.0%inclusion13 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
1.9%inclusion13 decks677 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
1.3%inclusion9 decks677 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
81%inclusion2.86K decks3.52K decks
73%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
70%inclusion2.46K decks3.52K decks
63%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion2.46K decks3.52K decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
70%inclusion2.48K decks3.52K decks
62%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
65%inclusion2.30K decks3.52K decks
60%synergy
Nazgûl
64%inclusion2.27K decks3.52K decks
59%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion2.26K decks3.52K decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion2.20K decks3.52K decks
57%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
56%inclusion1.98K decks3.52K decks
50%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
56%inclusion1.96K decks3.52K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
71%inclusion2.51K decks3.52K decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion2.29K decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion2.12K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
55%inclusion1.94K decks3.52K decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion1.92K decks3.52K decks
26%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
54%inclusion1.89K decks3.52K decks
49%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion1.77K decks3.52K decks
40%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
46%inclusion1.61K decks3.52K decks
41%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion1.56K decks3.52K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion1.56K decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion2.34K decks3.52K decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion2.06K decks3.52K decks
46%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion1.01K decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion358 decks3.52K decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.4%inclusion332 decks3.52K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion314 decks3.52K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion265 decks3.52K decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.1%inclusion181 decks3.52K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
41%inclusion1.45K decks3.52K decks
36%synergy
Moria Scavenger
40%inclusion1.41K decks3.52K decks
35%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
40%inclusion1.40K decks3.52K decks
35%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
39%inclusion1.37K decks3.52K decks
35%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.52K decks
33%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
36%inclusion1.27K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion1.23K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion1.22K decks3.52K decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
32%inclusion1.12K decks3.52K decks
28%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion949 decks3.52K decks
24%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion927 decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion918 decks3.52K decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion906 decks3.52K decks
20%synergy
Treasure Nabber
23%inclusion810 decks3.52K decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion807 decks3.52K decks
-4%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
22%inclusion787 decks3.52K decks
20%synergy
Ringwraiths
21%inclusion756 decks3.52K decks
20%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion745 decks3.52K decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
19%inclusion671 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion661 decks3.52K decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion613 decks3.52K decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
17%inclusion582 decks3.52K decks
15%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
16%inclusion580 decks3.52K decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion525 decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
14%inclusion485 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion464 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Hostage Taker
13%inclusion464 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
12%inclusion435 decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion431 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion420 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
11%inclusion402 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion390 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
11%inclusion385 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion371 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion347 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
9.4%inclusion331 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
9.3%inclusion328 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.3%inclusion326 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.1%inclusion320 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
8.9%inclusion312 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
8.6%inclusion303 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
8.4%inclusion297 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.5%inclusion263 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
7.2%inclusion254 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
7.0%inclusion245 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.9%inclusion244 decks3.52K decks
0%synergy
Moria Marauder
6.9%inclusion242 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion228 decks3.52K decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.3%inclusion223 decks3.52K decks
3%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
5.9%inclusion208 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sauron's Ransom
39%inclusion1.37K decks3.52K decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.28K decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
36%inclusion1.28K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion923 decks3.52K decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion840 decks3.52K decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion805 decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion766 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
22%inclusion761 decks3.52K decks
18%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion720 decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion700 decks3.52K decks
-15%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion666 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion549 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion513 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion487 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion450 decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion446 decks3.52K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion446 decks3.52K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion440 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion405 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion391 decks3.52K decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion385 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion374 decks3.50K decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion358 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Bitter Downfall
10%inclusion352 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion308 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
8.5%inclusion301 decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion295 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.2%inclusion290 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion258 decks3.52K decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion208 decks3.52K decks
-11%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.8%inclusion206 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.8%inclusion205 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Fling
5.5%inclusion195 decks3.52K decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.5%inclusion193 decks3.52K decks
0%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion190 decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion1.41K decks3.52K decks
20%synergy
Claim the Precious
40%inclusion1.39K decks3.52K decks
36%synergy
Summons of Saruman
37%inclusion1.31K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Treason of Isengard
34%inclusion1.20K decks3.52K decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion1.19K decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Foray of Orcs
31%inclusion1.09K decks3.52K decks
27%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
30%inclusion1.07K decks3.52K decks
27%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion892 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion889 decks3.52K decks
23%synergy
Extract from Darkness
24%inclusion852 decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
23%inclusion827 decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Widespread Brutality
22%inclusion783 decks3.52K decks
19%synergy
Decree of Pain
22%inclusion764 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
16%inclusion561 decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion522 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion507 decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Wake the Dragon
14%inclusion500 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Languish
14%inclusion494 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Mordor Muster
14%inclusion486 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
13%inclusion442 decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion428 decks3.52K decks
-11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
12%inclusion425 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion420 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion401 decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion361 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion346 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion343 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
9.2%inclusion324 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.0%inclusion317 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion309 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion286 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.0%inclusion282 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion281 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
7.8%inclusion275 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion235 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
6.6%inclusion232 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion227 decks3.52K decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.3%inclusion223 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.2%inclusion219 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion218 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion213 decks3.49K decks
0%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.0%inclusion211 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.7%inclusion199 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion1.26K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion939 decks3.52K decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion811 decks3.52K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion710 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion658 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion632 decks3.52K decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion360 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion361 decks3.52K decks
-16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion358 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.3%inclusion329 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion312 decks3.52K decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion243 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion189 decks3.52K decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.4%inclusion189 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.3%inclusion185 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
42%inclusion1.49K decks3.52K decks
39%synergy
March from the Black Gate
41%inclusion1.43K decks3.52K decks
36%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
26%inclusion919 decks3.52K decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion902 decks3.52K decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion743 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion657 decks3.52K decks
16%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion607 decks3.52K decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion592 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
16%inclusion569 decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion566 decks3.52K decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.5%inclusion333 decks3.52K decks
-6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.2%inclusion324 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.0%inclusion318 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
7.4%inclusion260 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
7.2%inclusion252 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion245 decks3.52K decks
-3%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.5%inclusion229 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
6.4%inclusion226 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion201 decks3.52K decks
3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.7%inclusion200 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.2%inclusion184 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
5.0%inclusion177 decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion2.04K decks3.52K decks
36%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
40%inclusion1.42K decks3.52K decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion1.01K decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion925 decks3.52K decks
23%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25%inclusion881 decks3.52K decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion800 decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion720 decks3.52K decks
18%synergy
Field of Ruin
20%inclusion688 decks3.52K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion427 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion358 decks3.52K decks
-25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion286 decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.9%inclusion278 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion250 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion242 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion227 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion221 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion195 decks3.52K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion3.38K decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion3.31K decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion2.86K decks3.52K decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion1.57K decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion1.46K decks3.52K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion1.35K decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion1.26K decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
32%inclusion1.13K decks3.52K decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion1.12K decks3.52K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion1.08K decks3.52K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion1.08K decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion1.03K decks3.52K decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion943 decks3.52K decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion799 decks3.52K decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion539 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion530 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion441 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion409 decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion327 decks3.52K decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion216 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion3.46K decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion3.45K decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion3.42K decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion3.35K decks3.52K decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion2.54K decks3.52K decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion2.41K decks3.52K decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion2.40K decks3.52K decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2.35K decks3.52K decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion2.11K decks3.52K decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60%inclusion2.10K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion2.08K decks3.52K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion2.05K decks3.52K decks
19%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion1.93K decks3.52K decks
48%synergy
Choked Estuary
44%inclusion1.55K decks3.52K decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
44%inclusion1.54K decks3.52K decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion1.51K decks3.52K decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion1.41K decks3.52K decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion1.39K decks3.52K decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion1.36K decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion1.29K decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion1.20K decks3.52K decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion1.20K decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.18K decks3.52K decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion1.04K decks3.52K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion1K decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion957 decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion830 decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion810 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion795 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion762 decks3.52K decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion661 decks3.52K decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion612 decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion574 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion567 decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion511 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion487 decks3.52K decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion411 decks3.52K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion406 decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion372 decks3.50K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion347 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion337 decks3.52K decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
9.4%inclusion329 decks3.50K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.9%inclusion313 decks3.52K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion308 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion295 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
8.1%inclusion285 decks3.52K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion281 decks3.52K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.5%inclusion265 decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
7.4%inclusion262 decks3.52K decks
-8%synergy
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7.0%inclusion246 decks3.52K decks
-5%synergy
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