Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core

Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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Smaug the Magnificent
1.5%inclusion3 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Doom's Time Platform
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Red Hulk
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
73%inclusion1.58K decks2.17K decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
70%inclusion1.52K decks2.17K decks
62%synergy
Barad-dûr
66%inclusion1.44K decks2.17K decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
62%inclusion1.35K decks2.17K decks
57%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
60%inclusion1.31K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
60%inclusion1.31K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
57%inclusion1.25K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.17K decks
46%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion1.18K decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
March from the Black Gate
50%inclusion1.08K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
50%inclusion1.08K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion550 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion411 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion119 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Anger
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.17K decks
36%synergy
Moria Scavenger
47%inclusion1.01K decks2.17K decks
42%synergy
Nazgûl
46%inclusion1K decks2.17K decks
41%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
41%inclusion881 decks2.17K decks
36%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
38%inclusion832 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Warg Rider
37%inclusion800 decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
31%inclusion679 decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Saruman the White
30%inclusion650 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion646 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
29%inclusion640 decks2.17K decks
25%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion571 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion565 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Dunland Crebain
26%inclusion560 decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion558 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion534 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion492 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
22%inclusion471 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion467 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion431 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion416 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion402 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
18%inclusion398 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion376 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Hostage Taker
17%inclusion375 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion359 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion358 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
16%inclusion357 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
15%inclusion332 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion330 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
15%inclusion328 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion321 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
14%inclusion313 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
14%inclusion307 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
14%inclusion304 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion287 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
13%inclusion284 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion257 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
11%inclusion242 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
11%inclusion237 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion236 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
10%inclusion228 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion227 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
10%inclusion222 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion218 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Eternal Skylord
9.4%inclusion204 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
9.3%inclusion203 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
8.7%inclusion189 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
8.6%inclusion188 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
7.9%inclusion171 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
7.3%inclusion159 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
43%inclusion926 decks2.17K decks
38%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
38%inclusion835 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion664 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion631 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion630 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion621 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
26%inclusion557 decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion538 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion520 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion484 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion402 decks2.17K decks
-16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion384 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion379 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion349 decks2.17K decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Downfall
15%inclusion318 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
14%inclusion296 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion271 decks2.17K decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion268 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion234 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion231 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
10%inclusion226 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion202 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.9%inclusion193 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
7.4%inclusion145 decks1.96K decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
-0%synergy
Fling
5.8%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.8%inclusion126 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Gollum's Bite
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.4%inclusion117 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Claim the Precious
45%inclusion976 decks2.17K decks
41%synergy
Treason of Isengard
44%inclusion957 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Summons of Saruman
44%inclusion954 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Foray of Orcs
43%inclusion941 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion911 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Living Death
37%inclusion804 decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
34%inclusion730 decks2.17K decks
30%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion667 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Birthday Escape
30%inclusion658 decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
28%inclusion609 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Extract from Darkness
28%inclusion600 decks2.17K decks
25%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion537 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion519 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion481 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Languish
21%inclusion461 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion459 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Swarming of Moria
20%inclusion444 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion427 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion422 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Wake the Dragon
19%inclusion417 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion393 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Lidless Gaze
16%inclusion347 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
16%inclusion345 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion289 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion225 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
10%inclusion221 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion209 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
10%inclusion208 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.3%inclusion202 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
9.2%inclusion200 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9.1%inclusion198 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion192 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Invade the City
7.0%inclusion152 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
The Black Breath
6.2%inclusion135 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.17K decks
-17%synergy
Mordor on the March
5.8%inclusion126 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.0%inclusion109 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion410 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion339 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion287 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion265 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion251 decks2.17K decks
-18%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion241 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion233 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion210 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
9.4%inclusion205 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.4%inclusion78 decks1.43K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
43%inclusion932 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion707 decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion663 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
25%inclusion548 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion487 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion391 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion287 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion230 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion216 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion208 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion185 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.0%inclusion153 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion150 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion222 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion1.23K decks2.17K decks
34%synergy
The Black Gate
52%inclusion1.14K decks2.17K decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion636 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion518 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Field of Ruin
24%inclusion514 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion478 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion386 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion329 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
9.4%inclusion205 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion181 decks2.17K decks
-27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.99K decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.97K decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
70%inclusion1.52K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion1.13K decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion834 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Inherited Envelope
38%inclusion819 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion771 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion769 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion746 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
32%inclusion704 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion662 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion639 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion618 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion590 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion433 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion340 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion326 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion254 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion216 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.16K decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion2.15K decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion2.15K decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2K decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion1.63K decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion1.46K decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion1.43K decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion1.40K decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion1.38K decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion1.15K decks2.17K decks
25%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion1.13K decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion1.08K decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion1.07K decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion1K decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion940 decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion899 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion719 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion389 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
18%inclusion385 decks2.17K decks
-22%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion382 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
15%inclusion321 decks2.17K decks
-33%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion309 decks2.17K decks
-32%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion294 decks2.17K decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion282 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion270 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12%inclusion267 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion259 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion251 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion247 decks2.17K decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion242 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
10%inclusion226 decks2.17K decks
-21%synergy
Morphic Pool
10%inclusion222 decks2.17K decks
-21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion220 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion217 decks2.17K decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion214 decks2.17K decks
-26%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion209 decks2.17K decks
-25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.2%inclusion200 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.2%inclusion199 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.7%inclusion189 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.4%inclusion183 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.17K decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.6%inclusion166 decks2.17K decks
-25%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy