Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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Hexing Squelcher
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Diviner
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
3%synergy
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Force of Will
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Call of the Ring
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
47%synergy
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Dark Ritual
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
43%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion114 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
53%synergy
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Nazgûl
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Moria Scavenger
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Warg Rider
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
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Pact of Negation
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
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Windfall
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
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Shadowspear
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
32%synergy
The Black Gate
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-26%synergy
City of Traitors
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Relic of Sauron
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion127 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
77%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion120 decks131 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion119 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion117 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion114 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion114 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Island
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
-25%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
-26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-28%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-46%synergy
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