Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Midrange

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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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Grave Venerations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Mouth of Sauron
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Barad-dûr
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Treason of Isengard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Moria Scavenger
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Saruman's Trickery
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
14%synergy
March from the Black Gate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Call of the Ring
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Summons of Saruman
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Treasure Nabber
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Anger
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Saruman the White
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Dunland Crebain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Merciless Executioner
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Skylord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Moria Marauder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aven Eternal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Lazotep Plating
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Glorious Gale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Downfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Commence the Endgame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Display of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Foray of Orcs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Claim the Precious
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Widespread Brutality
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Decree of Pain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lidless Gaze
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mordor Muster
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Invade the City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Dragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Extract from Darkness
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Languish
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Swarming of Moria
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Deep Analysis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Callous Dismissal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Book of Mazarbul
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shiny Impetus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mindless Conscription
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
50%synergy
The Black Gate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Field of Ruin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mines of Moria
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Choked Estuary
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Grixis Panorama
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
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