Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Misty Palms Oasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serpent's Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
North Pole Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Opt
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Storm of Saruman
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
The Water Crystal
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Saruman the White
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Thought Scour
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Singularity Rupture
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Ruin Crab
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Consuming Aberration
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
The Council of Four
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
The Mindskinner
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Halo Forager
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thief of Sanity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Kin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hope Estheim
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Towering-Wave Mystic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Ancient One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
King of the Oathbreakers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Terror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Consider
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Drown in the Loch
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reenact the Crime
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nasty End
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Focus the Mind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Memory Plunder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Light
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Forceful Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hithlain Knots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
See Double
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Gale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lost to Legend
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gollum's Bite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Isolation at Orthanc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Extract from Darkness
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Fractured Sanity
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ringsight
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Treason of Isengard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cut Your Losses
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Heist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Traumatize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Terror Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tome Scour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shadow Summoning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Portent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mind Grind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pilfered Plans
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Poison the Waters
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Millstone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Synthesis Pod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Specimen Freighter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Monk Class
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Aligned Heart
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Sanity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Bath Song
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Court of Cunning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fog on the Barrow-Downs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Court of Locthwain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Secrets
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ether
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Murky Sewer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Abandoned Campground
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Waterfront District
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Meandering River
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Soured Springs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy