Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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
Flashback
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Brain Freeze
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Force of Negation
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Tainted Pact
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Imperial Seal
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Call of the Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Gamble
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
89%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Norman Osborn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Chain of Vapor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Consultation
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Ad Nauseam
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Birthday Escape
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dress Down
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mistrise Village
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Mox Opal
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Grim Monolith
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mana Crypt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
80%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Island
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-43%synergy
Spire of Industry
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-55%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mountain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy