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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Imperial Seal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Call of the Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Nazgûl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%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
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%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
Ruthless Technomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%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
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%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
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Claim the Precious
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Timetwister
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%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
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Land Equilibrium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%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
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
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
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
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%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
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mount Doom
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-37%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
Island
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
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