Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Lifegain

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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The Great Goblin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Sackville-Bagginses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Nazgûl
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Ringsight
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
The Ozolith
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Filth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Medicine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Live or Die
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Widespread Brutality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Foray of Orcs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Claim the Precious
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Birthday Escape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Swarming of Moria
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mega Flare
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Relic of Sauron
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Inherited Envelope
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
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