Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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The Wondrous Wasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
King T'Challa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Singularity Rupture
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Consuming Aberration
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Press the Enemy
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Memory Plunder
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Supreme Verdict
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Drown in the Loch
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ruin Crab
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
The Council of Four
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Mindskinner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Halo Forager
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Void Rend
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Visions of Beyond
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Counterpoint
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Story
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Archive Trap
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mission Briefing
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Focus the Mind
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Study
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reset
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reenact the Crime
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Breach the Multiverse
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Dream Harvest
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Cruise
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Extract from Darkness
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Fractured Sanity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spelltwine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fated Clash
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Water Crystal
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mindcrank
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Monk Class
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Memory Erosion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Aligned Heart
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-11%synergy