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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Aug 24, 2026
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Amass: The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards
Which amass cards see the most Commander play? The top ten, from Orcish Medicine to Orcish Bowmasters, plus how the mechanic actually works.
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
The Great Goblin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
My Precious
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Nazgûl
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
The Ozolith
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Anger
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Ifnir
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Warg Rider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Wonder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Moria Scavenger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gollum, Riddle Master
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bolg of the North
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fearsome Goblin Pair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ringwraiths
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Danny Pink
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Orcish Medicine
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Glorious Gale
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tidings of War
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mordor Muster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rage into the Valley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Desire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inside Information
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Plate Mail
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
March from the Black Gate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
There and Back Again
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Molten Echoes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Barad-dûr
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dragon-Cursed Halls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Inherited Envelope
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Underground Sea
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mount Doom
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
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