Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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Shredder, Shadow Master
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Krang & Shredder
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
84%inclusion189 decks225 decks
76%synergy
Nazgûl
69%inclusion155 decks225 decks
64%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
64%inclusion144 decks225 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion151 decks225 decks
59%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
59%inclusion132 decks225 decks
52%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion132 decks225 decks
51%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
56%inclusion126 decks225 decks
50%synergy
Ringsight
52%inclusion116 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion107 decks225 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion146 decks225 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion119 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion99 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
44%inclusion98 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
36%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
30%inclusion67 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
27%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
28%inclusion62 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
19%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Dunland Crebain
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Merciless Executioner
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
36%inclusion80 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Medicine
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
-17%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-15%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Nasty End
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Commence the Endgame
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Claim the Precious
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Treason of Isengard
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Summons of Saruman
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Foray of Orcs
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Widespread Brutality
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Lidless Gaze
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Mordor Muster
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Wake the Dragon
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Swarming of Moria
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
35%inclusion78 decks225 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
-18%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
23%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
14%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
12%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
44%inclusion100 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion67 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-26%synergy
Wasteland
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Urborg
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion209 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion205 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion180 decks225 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion123 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion104 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
29%inclusion65 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion219 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion218 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion217 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion216 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion154 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion152 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion144 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion139 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion138 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion137 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion136 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
59%inclusion132 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion121 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion116 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
51%inclusion114 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion110 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion107 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion106 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion99 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion98 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion90 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion62 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
2%synergy
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