Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Discard

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Bennie Smith
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
The Great Goblin
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
My Precious
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Goblin-town
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fearsome Goblin Pair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Nazgûl
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
56%synergy
The Black Gate
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Barad-dûr
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Ringsight
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Anger
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Bone Miser
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Warg Rider
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Moria Scavenger
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Saruman the White
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
The Locust God
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Frog
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Plating
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Medicine
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Consider
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Bedevil
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Nasty End
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Flashback
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Claim the Precious
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Birthday Escape
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Widespread Brutality
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Persist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rage into the Valley
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tidings of War
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Monument to Endurance
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Plate Mail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Cool but Rude
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
March from the Black Gate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mount Doom
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
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