Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
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!
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Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moonstone, Harsh Mistress
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
77%inclusion122 decks159 decks
70%synergy
Call of the Ring
76%inclusion121 decks159 decks
68%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion112 decks159 decks
63%synergy
Ringsight
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion106 decks159 decks
58%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
62%inclusion99 decks159 decks
57%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
62%inclusion98 decks159 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
62%inclusion98 decks159 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion88 decks159 decks
50%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion112 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Anger
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion89 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Summons of Saruman
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion108 decks159 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion90 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Notion Thief
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
41%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Nazgûl
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
36%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Warg Rider
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Saruman the White
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Hostage Taker
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
14%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Ringwraiths
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Nasty End
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Downfall
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Fling
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Big Score
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion67 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Treason of Isengard
42%inclusion67 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Foray of Orcs
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Claim the Precious
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Extract from Darkness
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
-0%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Languish
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Lidless Gaze
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
40%inclusion64 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Field of Ruin
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
-0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-17%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion154 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion143 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion119 decks159 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion159 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion158 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion157 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion148 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion119 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion112 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion109 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
-26%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
-26%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-27%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-27%synergy
Training Center
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-28%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
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