Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Counterspells

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
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68%synergy
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72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
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60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
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76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
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48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
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Counterspell
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
32%synergy
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64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
35%synergy
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60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
31%synergy
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60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
40%synergy
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52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Moria Scavenger
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Summons of Saruman
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Nazgûl
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Warg Rider
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Saruman the White
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hostage Taker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Likeness Looter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
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Swan Song
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Medicine
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Widespread Brutality
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Treason of Isengard
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Foray of Orcs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Claim the Precious
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Languish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%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
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Inherited Envelope
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
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