Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Aug 18, 2026
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The Great Goblin
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
25%synergy
My Precious
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Bolg of the North
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Goblin-town
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
75%inclusion144 decks191 decks
68%synergy
Call of the Ring
71%inclusion136 decks191 decks
63%synergy
Barad-dûr
65%inclusion125 decks191 decks
58%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion123 decks191 decks
57%synergy
The Black Gate
63%inclusion120 decks191 decks
54%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
59%inclusion113 decks191 decks
53%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
58%inclusion110 decks191 decks
52%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion110 decks191 decks
52%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
57%inclusion108 decks191 decks
51%synergy
Anger
60%inclusion114 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
69%inclusion132 decks191 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion131 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion112 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion110 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
52%inclusion100 decks191 decks
47%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion99 decks191 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion98 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Moria Scavenger
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
49%inclusion93 decks191 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion129 decks191 decks
50%synergy
Notion Thief
54%inclusion103 decks191 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
48%inclusion91 decks191 decks
43%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
48%inclusion91 decks191 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
46%inclusion88 decks191 decks
40%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
42%inclusion81 decks191 decks
38%synergy
Nazgûl
39%inclusion74 decks191 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
38%inclusion72 decks191 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
32%inclusion62 decks191 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
29%inclusion56 decks191 decks
26%synergy
Warg Rider
28%inclusion54 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Nabber
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Saruman the White
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Ringwraiths
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
5%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
47%inclusion90 decks191 decks
42%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Medicine
31%inclusion60 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-15%synergy
Fling
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
46%inclusion88 decks191 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion85 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Treason of Isengard
43%inclusion83 decks191 decks
39%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion67 decks191 decks
32%synergy
Foray of Orcs
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
31%inclusion60 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion50 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Widespread Brutality
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Decree of Pain
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Languish
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Lidless Gaze
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Swarming of Moria
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Mordor Muster
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Tidings of War
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rage into the Valley
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Staff
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
42%inclusion80 decks191 decks
37%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
39%inclusion74 decks191 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion58 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Necromancy
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion113 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion56 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
-19%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion184 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion171 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
70%inclusion133 decks191 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion96 decks191 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion79 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion56 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Inherited Envelope
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
-11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion191 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion190 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion190 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion180 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion138 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion137 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion135 decks191 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion135 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion130 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion128 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion109 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion107 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion105 decks191 decks
36%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion102 decks191 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion90 decks191 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion87 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion77 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion68 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
34%inclusion64 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
-27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
-22%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
-32%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
-30%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-14%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
-14%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-24%synergy
Training Center
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-30%synergy
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