Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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Turbulent Springs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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Call of the Ring
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion95 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
47%synergy
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Dark Ritual
84%inclusion118 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion79 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion130 decks141 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion126 decks141 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion122 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion121 decks141 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion121 decks141 decks
70%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion117 decks141 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion114 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
52%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Nazgûl
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Moria Scavenger
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Warg Rider
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
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Force of Negation
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Brain Freeze
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-18%synergy
Final Fortune
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
10%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
30%synergy
The Black Gate
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-26%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion140 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion134 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion99 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion87 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Grim Monolith
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Relic of Sauron
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-19%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion135 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion130 decks141 decks
77%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
56%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion126 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion123 decks141 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion116 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Island
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
-25%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion95 decks141 decks
-25%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion82 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion82 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-28%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
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