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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Consuming Aberration
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
The Water Crystal
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Drown in the Loch
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Opt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mindcrank
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ruin Crab
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Council of Four
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Halo Forager
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Mindskinner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thief of Sanity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Subtlety
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Kin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Press the Enemy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Memory Plunder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Beyond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Commandeer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Didn't Say Please
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archive Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dream Twist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Singularity Rupture
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Grindstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Monk Class
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Memory Erosion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Restless Reef
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy