Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Midrange

Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #7
22decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All
1
2345
Budget
Any$$$$
Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Bennie Smith
How Good is The Hobbit For Commander?
We know there will be individual cards you'll want to play, but how good is The Hobbit overall for Commander? Bennie answers that question.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Supper for Spiders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Great Goblin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Head of the Hunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%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
Bolg, Erebor's Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
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
Gleaming Overseer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%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
0%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
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%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
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
3%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
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
My Precious
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%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
28%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
30%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%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
11%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
-16%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
-10%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
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test