Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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Emeritus of Woe
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Mathemagics
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
78%inclusion119 decks152 decks
72%synergy
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion114 decks152 decks
67%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion106 decks152 decks
62%synergy
Ringsight
68%inclusion103 decks152 decks
61%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
64%inclusion98 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
64%inclusion97 decks152 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion100 decks152 decks
57%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
62%inclusion94 decks152 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
51%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion112 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion101 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion90 decks152 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion85 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
53%inclusion81 decks152 decks
49%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
46%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
50%inclusion76 decks152 decks
45%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion76 decks152 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion98 decks152 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion83 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Notion Thief
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
47%inclusion72 decks152 decks
43%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
47%inclusion72 decks152 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion71 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Nazgûl
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
38%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Saruman the White
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Nabber
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Hostage Taker
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Ringwraiths
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion72 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion69 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Lazotep Plating
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Nasty End
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Fling
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
45%inclusion69 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Foray of Orcs
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Decree of Pain
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
The Ozolith
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Inscription
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion101 decks152 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion147 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion137 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion54 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion152 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion151 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion151 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion142 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion115 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion110 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion105 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion101 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion88 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion88 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion86 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Choked Estuary
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion74 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-27%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
-26%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
-27%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-25%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-27%synergy
Luxury Suite
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-24%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Deceit
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
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