Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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The Great Goblin
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Plate Mail
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Head of the Hunt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
71%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion65 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
53%synergy
The Black Gate
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
50%synergy
Nazgûl
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion69 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Anger
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Moria Scavenger
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Medicine
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Nasty End
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Claim the Precious
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Persist
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Stone of Erech
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
My Precious
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
22%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
March from the Black Gate
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Sauron
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion81 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion72 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
68%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
5%synergy
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