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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Smaug, Wicked Worm
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
The Great Goblin
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
My Precious
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Along the Crooked Way
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Will
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion133 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Call of the Ring
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion122 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion138 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion126 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion118 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion152 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion120 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Nazgûl
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion170 decks184 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion164 decks184 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion161 decks184 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion156 decks184 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion156 decks184 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion155 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion143 decks184 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion137 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion135 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Warg Rider
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Snap
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
16%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
11%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
March from the Black Gate
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
45%synergy
The Black Gate
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-24%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion173 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
66%inclusion121 decks184 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion108 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion99 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion81 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Grim Monolith
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Sauron
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion181 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion179 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion172 decks184 decks
78%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion171 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion169 decks184 decks
76%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion169 decks184 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion169 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion164 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion160 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Island
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion123 decks184 decks
-25%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
-31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion104 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Mount Doom
57%inclusion104 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion104 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion80 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
-31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
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