Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Core Control

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Chris Guest
Aug 21, 2025
The Top 40 Two-Colored Commanders
Chris Guest is back with another Top 40 list, this time looking at the most popular two-colored commanders. Are your faves on the list?
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MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Opt
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Consider
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Birthday Escape
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Nazgûl
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Call of the Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Serum Visions
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Ringwraiths
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wonder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Street Wraith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Starwinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Soothing of Sméagol
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Spell Pierce
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Glorious Gale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Peek
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Go for the Throat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Rift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Search
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cling to Dust
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cremate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Anticipate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Claim the Precious
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Echoing Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crippling Fear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Call to Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Levitation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Within Range
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Barad-dûr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Locket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Waterfront District
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
River of Tears
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Murky Sewer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy