Saruman of Many Colors (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
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Renet, Temporal Apprentice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Singularity Rupture
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Drown in the Loch
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
The Water Crystal
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Consuming Aberration
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Supreme Verdict
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Ruin Crab
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
The Council of Four
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Saruman the White
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Mindskinner
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Halo Forager
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Memory Plunder
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Visions of Beyond
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Counterpoint
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Archive Trap
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Into the Story
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reenact the Crime
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Focus the Mind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Dream Harvest
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Fractured Sanity
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ringsight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Conscription
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Duress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Zombify
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Corrosion
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Monk Class
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Court of Cunning
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Memory Erosion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Heart
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elminster
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Restless Reef
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy