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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77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Barad-dûr
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
The Black Gate
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Ringsight
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Summons of Saruman
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
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Counterspell
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
March from the Black Gate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%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
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
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Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Nazgûl
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Moria Scavenger
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Saruman the White
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%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
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%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
Bone Miser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%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
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Likeness Looter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%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
Herald of Secret Streams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
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Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Go for the Throat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks23 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
Terminate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%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
Soul's Fire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%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
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Bedevil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%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
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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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
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Treason of Isengard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Languish
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%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
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Palantír of Orthanc
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%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
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mindless Conscription
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
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
-7%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
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mines of Moria
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%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
Underground River
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%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
Shipwreck Marsh
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
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