Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Cool but Rude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Otawara, Soaring City
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Call of the Ring
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
62%synergy
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Dark Ritual
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
72%synergy
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Nazgûl
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Filth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wonder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Pact
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Tale's End
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Birthday Escape
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-32%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Claim the Precious
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Proteus Staff
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Dress Down
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Overburden
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
March from the Black Gate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Sauron
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Morphic Pool
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Training Center
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Mount Doom
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Island
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
-33%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-48%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-57%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-33%synergy
Underground River
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
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