Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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My Precious
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
64%inclusion102 decks159 decks
56%synergy
Force of Will
65%inclusion104 decks159 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion111 decks159 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion103 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion109 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion117 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion101 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion108 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion131 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion148 decks159 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion143 decks159 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion142 decks159 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion136 decks159 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion135 decks159 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion133 decks159 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion133 decks159 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion118 decks159 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion116 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Warg Rider
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-19%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Ringsight
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Persist
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-0%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Change
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-0%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
13%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
33%synergy
The Black Gate
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion158 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion152 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion107 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion107 decks159 decks
60%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion98 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion90 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Relic of Sauron
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion156 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion154 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion148 decks159 decks
78%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
76%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
56%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion139 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion137 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion133 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Island
72%inclusion115 decks159 decks
-20%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion104 decks159 decks
-27%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion103 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion99 decks159 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion94 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion89 decks159 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion89 decks159 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion88 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion64 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
-27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-35%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
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