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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Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%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
Mana Vault
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Imperial Seal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Nazgûl
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Notion Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%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
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bone Miser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
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
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Moria Scavenger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%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
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Wish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%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
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%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
Time Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%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
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Treachery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Land Equilibrium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%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
14%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Barad-dûr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%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
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
Talisman of Creativity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%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
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Mount Doom
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Reflecting Pool
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Island
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%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
-14%synergy
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