Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Counterspells

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
Another Final Fantasy Commander Has Cracked the EDHREC Top 10
So long, Lathril! Standard's prolific, now-axed tyrant, Vivi Ornitier, is now in the #10 spot on our Most Popular Commanders list!
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72%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
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45%synergy
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42%synergy
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75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
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38%synergy
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6%synergy
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41%synergy
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41%synergy
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41%synergy
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67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
49%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
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50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
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33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
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29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
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25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
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4%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
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7%synergy
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46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
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42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
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42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
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38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
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38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Warg Rider
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
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29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
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29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
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25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Saruman the White
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wonder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
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21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hostage Taker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Likeness Looter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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Swan Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lazotep Plating
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
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Faithless Looting
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Foray of Orcs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Widespread Brutality
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Treason of Isengard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Languish
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
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Palantír of Orthanc
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Conscription
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mines of Moria
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
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