Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Optimized Control

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
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Storm of Saruman
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Consuming Aberration
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
The Water Crystal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Drown in the Loch
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Singularity Rupture
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mindcrank
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Ruin Crab
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
The Mindskinner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Council of Four
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Halo Forager
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Subtlety
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thief of Sanity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Painter's Servant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Adept
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thought Scour
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Memory Plunder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Beyond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Erode
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Archive Trap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Harsh Annotation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Sanity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cut Your Losses
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Extract from Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Grindstone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Memory Erosion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Sanity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Court of Cunning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Dilation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Restless Reef
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy