Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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Azog, Moria's Ruin
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Rage into the Valley
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Bolg of the North
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
The Black Gate
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Moria Scavenger
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Summons of Saruman
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Ringsight
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Nazgûl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Gollum, Riddle Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Great Goblin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Bolg, Erebor's Reckoning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Troop of Ponies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bolg's Company
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Skylord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Lazotep Plating
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Fling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mission Briefing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gollum's Bite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Claim the Precious
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Foray of Orcs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lidless Gaze
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Widespread Brutality
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Desire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Stir Up Trouble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Extract from Darkness
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Singularity Rupture
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Invade the City
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swarming of Moria
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mordor on the March
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
My Precious
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Embercleave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mindless Conscription
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Underground River
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mount Doom
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin-town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
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