Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control

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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Gollum, Riddle Master
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Bolg of the North
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
The Black Gate
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Barad-dûr
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Moria Scavenger
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
36%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Saruman the White
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Hostage Taker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Impulsivity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Medicine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glorious Gale
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Fling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rage into the Valley
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Claim the Precious
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Summons of Saruman
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lidless Gaze
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Foray of Orcs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Brutality
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Treason of Isengard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Extract from Darkness
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Singularity Rupture
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Invade the City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swarming of Moria
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Languish
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mordor on the March
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
My Precious
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Embercleave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
March from the Black Gate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mindless Conscription
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Field of Ruin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urborg
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Inherited Envelope
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Sunken Hollow
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mount Doom
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
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