Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Midrange

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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Hidden Lair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Frozen in Ice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Barad-dûr
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
March from the Black Gate
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Treason of Isengard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Moria Scavenger
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Call of the Ring
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
11%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Nabber
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Saruman the White
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Dunland Crebain
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Skylord
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Moria Marauder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Hostage Taker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ringwraiths
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Aven Eternal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Lazotep Plating
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Glorious Gale
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nasty End
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Display of Power
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Octopus Form
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Living Death
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Widespread Brutality
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Summons of Saruman
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Foray of Orcs
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Birthday Escape
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Decree of Pain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mordor Muster
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Languish
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Swarming of Moria
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Wake the Dragon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Lidless Gaze
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Invade the City
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mechanical Glider
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
There and Back Again
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Shiny Impetus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Saruman
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mindless Conscription
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
45%synergy
The Black Gate
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Mines of Moria
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Inherited Envelope
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Choked Estuary
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Waterfront District
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
Graven Cairns
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Uncharted Haven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
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