Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Counterspells

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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Grave Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion20 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
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
March from the Black Gate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Moria Scavenger
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Summons of Saruman
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Nazgûl
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%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
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
Bone Miser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%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
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Super Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Consider
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%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
Desertion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Widespread Brutality
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Treason of Isengard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Claim the Precious
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%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
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%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
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%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
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 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
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
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Conscription
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%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
Cover of Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Inherited Envelope
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%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
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
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