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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Imperial Seal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Call of the Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Notion Thief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Nazgûl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Emperor of Bones
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Timetwister
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Echo of Eons
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Time Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bribery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Worst Fears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Land Equilibrium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The Black Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Barad-dûr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Reflecting Pool
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-48%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Island
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-49%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-69%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
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