Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Expensive Mill

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Maddening Cacophony
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
68%synergy
The Water Crystal
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Ruin Crab
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Mindcrank
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Storm of Saruman
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Drown in the Loch
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Consuming Aberration
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
26%synergy
The Council of Four
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
The Mindskinner
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Crab
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Thief of Sanity
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Halo Forager
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Kin
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Visions of Beyond
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Memory Plunder
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Press the Enemy
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Archive Trap
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Reenact the Crime
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Didn't Say Please
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Focus the Mind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
See Double
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Counterpoint
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Fractured Sanity
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Supreme Verdict
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Dream Harvest
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Extract from Darkness
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Mind Grind
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Traumatize
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Cut Your Losses
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Altar of the Brood
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Memory Erosion
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Monk Class
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Court of Cunning
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Aligned Heart
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Treachery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Restless Reef
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-27%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-24%synergy