Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Midrange

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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Supper for Spiders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Great Goblin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Desert Were-Worm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Head of the Hunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Nazgûl
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
The Black Gate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Moria Scavenger
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Anger
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Widespread Brutality
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Warg Rider
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Medicine
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wonder
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ringwraiths
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Nabber
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Oliphaunt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Saruman the White
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Skylord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dunland Crebain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Moria Marauder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Glorious Gale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commence the Endgame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Claim the Precious
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Decree of Pain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Treason of Isengard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lidless Gaze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Waltz
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Muster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Invade the City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
My Precious
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Fiendlash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
March from the Black Gate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
There and Back Again
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Conscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mines of Moria
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Memorial to Folly
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Inherited Envelope
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Sunken Hollow
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
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