Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Counterspells

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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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Smaug the Magnificent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Imperial Seal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Saruman, the White Hand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Super Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Species Specialist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thraximundar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Moria Scavenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merciless Executioner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hostage Taker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Medicine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Slaughter Pact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silumgar's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Burnt Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Smelt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Desertion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Commence the Endgame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ringsight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Summons of Saruman
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Treason of Isengard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mordor Muster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Foray of Orcs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deluge of Doom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Swarming of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Time Spiral
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Conscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Wake the Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Extract from Darkness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Languish
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stone of Erech
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Renegade Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
March from the Black Gate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Dark Privilege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Land Equilibrium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vesuva
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Rupture Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
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