Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Otawara, Soaring City
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Call of the Ring
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Underworld Breach
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Pact of Negation
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Opposition Agent
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Nazgûl
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Warg Rider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Filth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mental Misstep
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Pact
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Brain Freeze
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Pyroblast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Rite of Flame
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Mists of Lórien
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Claim the Precious
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Time Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dress Down
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
March from the Black Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Grim Monolith
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Relic of Sauron
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Morphic Pool
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Mount Doom
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Island
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
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