Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Opposition Agent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Notion Thief
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
64%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Fork
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Nexus of Fate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Windfall
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Damnation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Unmarked Grave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Expropriate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Time Spiral
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Call of the Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Animate Dead
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Dance of the Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Land Equilibrium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Mount Doom
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
53%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-41%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-43%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
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