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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Dream Harvest
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Renet, Temporal Apprentice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm of Saruman
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Singularity Rupture
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Drown in the Loch
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Ruin Crab
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Consuming Aberration
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
The Water Crystal
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Uthros Psionicist
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
The Council of Four
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Saruman the White
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Mindskinner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Subtlety
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Thought Scour
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Memory Plunder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Visions of Beyond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Counterpoint
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archive Trap
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Confluence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Into the Story
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reenact the Crime
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Extract from Darkness
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fractured Sanity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Conscription
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Duress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Zombify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mindcrank
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Corrosion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Monk Class
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Memory Erosion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aligned Heart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Elminster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Restless Reef
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy