Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Nazgûl
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
47%synergy
The Black Gate
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Barad-dûr
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Notion Thief
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Anger
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Moria Scavenger
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Medicine
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Consider
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Ringsight
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Claim the Precious
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Widespread Brutality
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Persist
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Dragon
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Languish
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
27%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
17%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
March from the Black Gate
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
There and Back Again
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Island
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Mount Doom
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy
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