Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Control

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Levi Perry
Mar 12, 2026
Levi Perry
Hidden Gems for Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
With The Hobbit coming this year, let's revisit the most popular Lord of the Rings commander, Sauron, the Dark Lord, for some hidden gems.
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Lasting Tarfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Moria Scavenger
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Summons of Saruman
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Claim the Precious
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Anger
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Nabber
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Warg Rider
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Oliphaunt
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dunland Crebain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hostage Taker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Orcish Medicine
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Glorious Gale
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Lazotep Plating
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Murderous Cut
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Commence the Endgame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Foray of Orcs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Widespread Brutality
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Birthday Escape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lidless Gaze
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Decree of Pain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Extract from Darkness
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Dragon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Languish
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Invade the City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Zombify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
March from the Black Gate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Conscription
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Sanity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
39%synergy
The Black Gate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Field of Ruin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Inherited Envelope
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Sulfur Falls
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Sunken Hollow
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Choked Estuary
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-39%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Port of Karfell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
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