Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Nazgûl
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Warren Soultrader
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bone Miser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Warg Rider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
March from the Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Barad-dûr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Undercity Sewers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mountain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Island
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
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