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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Orcish Siegemaster
56%inclusion142 decks252 decks
50%synergy
Flame of Anor
53%inclusion134 decks252 decks
48%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion126 decks252 decks
47%synergy
Summons of Saruman
51%inclusion129 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Barad-dûr
52%inclusion132 decks252 decks
45%synergy
Widespread Brutality
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
43%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
44%inclusion112 decks252 decks
43%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion130 decks252 decks
41%synergy
The Black Gate
49%inclusion123 decks252 decks
40%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion168 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion131 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion118 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion112 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Fling
40%inclusion100 decks252 decks
37%synergy
Treason of Isengard
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion95 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion161 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion140 decks252 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion137 decks252 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion131 decks252 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion130 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion115 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion115 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion88 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
30%inclusion76 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion60 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Moria Scavenger
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
9%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Moria Marauder
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Anger
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion88 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion87 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Commence the Endgame
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
-0%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion94 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion89 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mordor Muster
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Essence Harvest
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Invade the City
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Dragon
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Languish
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Consumption
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion89 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion59 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Team Pennant
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion88 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion83 decks252 decks
17%synergy
March from the Black Gate
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Storm of Saruman
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion49 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
6%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Pain for All
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion134 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion77 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion245 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion237 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
61%inclusion153 decks252 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion129 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion129 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion106 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion99 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion78 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion59 decks252 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion47 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion241 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion238 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion235 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion233 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion162 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion153 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion143 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion142 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion137 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion133 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion127 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion124 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion122 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion120 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion114 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion113 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion112 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion105 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion93 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion91 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion59 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
4%synergy