Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Optimized 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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Shredder, Shadow Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Consuming Aberration
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
The Water Crystal
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Drown in the Loch
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mindcrank
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Singularity Rupture
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Void Rend
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ruin Crab
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
The Council of Four
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Halo Forager
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Mindskinner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thief of Sanity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Painter's Servant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Subtlety
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Kin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Press the Enemy
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Memory Plunder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Beyond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thought Collapse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Commandeer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Didn't Say Please
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Quicken
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Mind Grind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fractured Sanity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cut Your Losses
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Traumatize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Treason of Isengard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Grindstone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Memory Erosion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Monk Class
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fraying Sanity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Dilation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Restless Reef
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy