Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
76%inclusion100 decks131 decks
70%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Anger
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
50%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
27%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Treason of Isengard
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
46%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Nazgûl
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
42%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Saruman the White
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Hostage Taker
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Ringwraiths
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Executioner
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Changeling Outcast
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fling
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Living Death
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Foray of Orcs
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Claim the Precious
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Birthday Escape
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Decree of Pain
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Mines of Moria
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion126 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Sphere
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion131 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion129 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
78%inclusion102 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion99 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
-23%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-24%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-23%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-26%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
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