Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Midrange

Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coastal Peak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Barad-dûr
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Moria Scavenger
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Treason of Isengard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Call of the Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
March from the Black Gate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Warg Rider
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Treasure Nabber
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Saruman the White
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dunland Crebain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wonder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Skylord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Hostage Taker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Moria Marauder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ringwraiths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aven Eternal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lazotep Plating
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Orcish Medicine
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Glorious Gale
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Downfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Commence the Endgame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Redirect
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Display of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Octopus Form
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Widespread Brutality
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Foray of Orcs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Ringsight
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Claim the Precious
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Decree of Pain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Extract from Darkness
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Languish
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Birthday Escape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lidless Gaze
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Invade the City
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Swarming of Moria
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Dragon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mordor Muster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mechanical Glider
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shiny Impetus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Conscription
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
44%synergy
The Black Gate
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mines of Moria
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Waterfront District
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-40%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Hideout
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy