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Levi Perry
Mar 12, 2026
Levi Perry
Hidden Gems for Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
With The Hobbit coming this year, let's revisit the most popular Lord of the Rings commander, Sauron, the Dark Lord, for some hidden gems.
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Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Call of the Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Barad-dûr
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
53%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Ringsight
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
The Black Gate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
March from the Black Gate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Nazgûl
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Moria Scavenger
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Anger
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Warg Rider
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Saruman the White
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Likeness Looter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Medicine
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Plating
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%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
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Consider
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Nasty End
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 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
Summons of Saruman
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Widespread Brutality
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Treason of Isengard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Foray of Orcs
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Claim the Precious
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Languish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 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%inclusion24 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
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