Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Counterspells

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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Saruman, the White Hand
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
43%synergy
March from the Black Gate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
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Counterspell
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Summons of Saruman
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
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Nazgûl
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Moria Scavenger
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Anger
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Norman Osborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Super Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
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Saruman's Trickery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Medicine
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Desertion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Widespread Brutality
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Foray of Orcs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Claim the Precious
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Languish
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Conscription
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
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