Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Counterspells

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Mar 31, 2026
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78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
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67%synergy
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54%synergy
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54%synergy
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61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
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52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
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52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
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48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
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74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
30%synergy
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70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
41%synergy
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61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
24%synergy
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32%synergy
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57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
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48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
3%synergy
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Moria Scavenger
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
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22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
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43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nazgûl
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Anger
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dunland Crebain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hostage Taker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Likeness Looter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Norman Osborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Nasty End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Widespread Brutality
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Treason of Isengard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Languish
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Angrath, Captain of Chaos
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mines of Moria
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Inherited Envelope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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