Saruman, the White Hand (Commander) - Optimized

Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Orcish Siegemaster
56%inclusion130 decks232 decks
50%synergy
Flame of Anor
53%inclusion122 decks232 decks
48%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion116 decks232 decks
47%synergy
Barad-dûr
53%inclusion123 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion117 decks232 decks
45%synergy
Widespread Brutality
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
42%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
51%inclusion118 decks232 decks
41%synergy
The Black Gate
47%inclusion108 decks232 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion97 decks232 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion154 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion123 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion107 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Fling
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Treason of Isengard
39%inclusion90 decks232 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion88 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion87 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion143 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion128 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion123 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion123 decks232 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion120 decks232 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion81 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion61 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion61 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Moria Scavenger
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Anger
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Moria Marauder
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Eternal Skylord
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
34%inclusion80 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Lazotep Plating
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion64 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Commence the Endgame
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Snap
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion66 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion64 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
26%inclusion61 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Mordor Muster
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Essence Harvest
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Soul Immolation
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Invade the City
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Dragon
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Consumption
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion80 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Team Pennant
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
16%synergy
March from the Black Gate
28%inclusion64 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Storm of Saruman
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
7%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion121 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion73 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion224 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion218 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion116 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion116 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion97 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion91 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion223 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion220 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion216 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion215 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion146 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion126 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion126 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion124 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion118 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion112 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion110 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion108 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion106 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion103 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion98 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion94 decks232 decks
-16%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion85 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-7%synergy