Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Core

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
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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Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
75%inclusion161 decks214 decks
70%synergy
March from the Black Gate
67%inclusion143 decks214 decks
62%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
68%inclusion145 decks214 decks
61%synergy
Foray of Orcs
64%inclusion138 decks214 decks
60%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
64%inclusion138 decks214 decks
60%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
64%inclusion138 decks214 decks
60%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
62%inclusion133 decks214 decks
58%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
60%inclusion129 decks214 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
62%inclusion132 decks214 decks
55%synergy
Claim the Precious
56%inclusion120 decks214 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Orcish Medicine
56%inclusion119 decks214 decks
51%synergy
Treason of Isengard
55%inclusion118 decks214 decks
51%synergy
Saruman the White
54%inclusion116 decks214 decks
52%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
54%inclusion115 decks214 decks
49%synergy
Dunland Crebain
53%inclusion114 decks214 decks
51%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
50%inclusion108 decks214 decks
44%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
49%inclusion105 decks214 decks
47%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
49%inclusion105 decks214 decks
47%synergy
Summons of Saruman
46%inclusion99 decks214 decks
41%synergy
Swarming of Moria
45%inclusion96 decks214 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
43%inclusion93 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
42%inclusion90 decks214 decks
37%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion71 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
29%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
27%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
30%inclusion64 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
29%inclusion63 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Warg Rider
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
28%inclusion60 decks214 decks
27%synergy
Oliphaunt
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
26%inclusion56 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
25%inclusion54 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion53 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
23%inclusion49 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
21%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Skylord
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Moria Marauder
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Glorious Gale
42%inclusion90 decks214 decks
40%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
41%inclusion88 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion75 decks214 decks
32%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion71 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
29%inclusion63 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion59 decks214 decks
-17%synergy
Nasty End
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion49 decks214 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
-4%synergy
Commence the Endgame
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Smite the Deathless
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Gollum's Bite
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Fling
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Rush the Room
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Dreadful as the Storm
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Wander Off
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Chase Inspiration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Flourish
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Crush Dissent
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-26%synergy
Siege Smash
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Shelob's Ambush
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mordor Muster
43%inclusion93 decks214 decks
41%synergy
Widespread Brutality
43%inclusion91 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion88 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
40%inclusion86 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
38%inclusion81 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
36%inclusion78 decks214 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion69 decks214 decks
-12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
31%inclusion66 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion64 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
26%inclusion55 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
17%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
20%inclusion43 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Invade the City
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
15%synergy
The Black Breath
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Lidless Gaze
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Languish
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Callous Dismissal
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
-18%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
6%synergy
End of the Hunt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Bleeding Edge
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Advance
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
-13%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Culling Dais
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
44%inclusion94 decks214 decks
40%synergy
Call of the Ring
42%inclusion90 decks214 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
37%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
34%inclusion73 decks214 decks
30%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Conscription
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
55%inclusion117 decks214 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
-16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-29%synergy
The Black Gate
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion173 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion171 decks214 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion118 decks214 decks
37%synergy
Inherited Envelope
48%inclusion103 decks214 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion92 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion88 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion83 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion63 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
-23%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
-30%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
-13%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Locket
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion214 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion213 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion213 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion174 decks214 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion149 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion128 decks214 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion107 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion106 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion104 decks214 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion93 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion83 decks214 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion82 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
34%inclusion73 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion72 decks214 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion55 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion49 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion49 decks214 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion42 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
13%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
-14%synergy
Shire Terrace
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
-16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-23%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
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