Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
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Emeritus of Woe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion112 decks141 decks
73%synergy
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
67%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Ringsight
67%inclusion95 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
66%inclusion93 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion93 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
56%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
53%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion104 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Anger
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Summons of Saruman
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Moria Scavenger
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Notion Thief
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
The Mouth of Sauron
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Nazgûl
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
42%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Saruman the White
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Fling
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Foray of Orcs
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Widespread Brutality
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Languish
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Mordor Muster
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
The Ozolith
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Propaganda
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion105 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Sphere
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion141 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion140 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion139 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion131 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion109 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion82 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Choked Estuary
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-27%synergy
Watery Grave
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-30%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-28%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
0%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-29%synergy
Training Center
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
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