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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Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Summons of Saruman
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Barad-dûr
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Saruman the White
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Super Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Species Specialist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dunland Crebain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thraximundar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Medicine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Sense
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
False Summoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Silumgar's Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Smelt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desertion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Treason of Isengard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Ringsight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Widespread Brutality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mordor Muster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Foray of Orcs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Claim the Precious
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deluge of Doom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swarming of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Conscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Extract from Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Call of the Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Dark Privilege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Treachery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Land Equilibrium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Rupture Spire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
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