Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Cool but Rude
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Northampton Farm
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
60%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
60%synergy
Ringsight
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Anger
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
49%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Moria Scavenger
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Nazgûl
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
44%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Saruman the White
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Moria Marauder
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Bone Miser
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Fling
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Living Death
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Foray of Orcs
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Claim the Precious
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Widespread Brutality
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Birthday Escape
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Extract from Darkness
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
0%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
42%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Mines of Moria
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion126 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion137 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion136 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion135 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion127 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
-25%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-26%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
-30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-23%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-29%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
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