Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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The Great Goblin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
My Precious
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Force of Will
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion142 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion155 decks172 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion152 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion150 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion145 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion142 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion129 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Warg Rider
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-18%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Glorious Gale
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
42%synergy
The Black Gate
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Barad-dûr
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion171 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion164 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
58%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Relic of Sauron
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion169 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion163 decks172 decks
79%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion159 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion157 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion151 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion150 decks172 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion147 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Island
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
-20%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion114 decks172 decks
-26%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
-31%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion93 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-29%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-32%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-36%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
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