Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control

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Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
Nick Price
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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Call of the Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Barad-dûr
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
The Black Gate
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Ringsight
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Anger
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Moria Scavenger
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Nazgûl
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Warg Rider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ringwraiths
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dunland Crebain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Skylord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Riddler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Plating
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Smite the Deathless
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Claim the Precious
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Widespread Brutality
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Treason of Isengard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Foray of Orcs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lidless Gaze
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swarming of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mordor on the March
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Callous Dismissal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
March from the Black Gate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Conscription
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dark Privilege
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
All Will Be One
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
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