Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Control

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Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
Which Lord of the Rings commanders have been most popular in practice? Kyle reviews his predictions one year on!
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Consuming Aberration
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Drown in the Loch
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
37%synergy
The Water Crystal
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Void Rend
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Ruin Crab
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
32%synergy
The Council of Four
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Saruman the White
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
The Mindskinner
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Halo Forager
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Shadow Kin
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Thief of Sanity
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Consider
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Press the Enemy
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Memory Plunder
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Beyond
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Counterpoint
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Archive Trap
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Reenact the Crime
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Singularity Rupture
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Fractured Sanity
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Extract from Darkness
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Traumatize
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindcrank
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Monk Class
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
9%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Memory Erosion
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Restless Reef
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion124 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion120 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
2%synergy