Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Call of the Ring
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Ringsight
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Anger
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Moria Scavenger
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Nazgûl
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Warg Rider
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ringwraiths
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Riddler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Go for the Throat
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Plating
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Glorious Gale
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Smite the Deathless
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Widespread Brutality
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Treason of Isengard
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Foray of Orcs
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Lidless Gaze
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mordor on the March
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Callous Dismissal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
March from the Black Gate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Conscription
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dark Privilege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
All Will Be One
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
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