Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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The Great Goblin
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Wetlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
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Call of the Ring
68%inclusion129 decks191 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion132 decks191 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion141 decks191 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion136 decks191 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion124 decks191 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion128 decks191 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion144 decks191 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion110 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion109 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion133 decks191 decks
48%synergy
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Dark Ritual
83%inclusion158 decks191 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion125 decks191 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion121 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion114 decks191 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion105 decks191 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion104 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion101 decks191 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
51%inclusion97 decks191 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion92 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
94%inclusion179 decks191 decks
76%synergy
The One Ring
91%inclusion173 decks191 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion171 decks191 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion168 decks191 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion164 decks191 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion164 decks191 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion164 decks191 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion147 decks191 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion146 decks191 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion146 decks191 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Nazgûl
46%inclusion87 decks191 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion68 decks191 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion67 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
30%inclusion58 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
22%inclusion42 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion91 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion76 decks191 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion71 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion68 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion56 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
-16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-19%synergy
Snap
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Gale
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion54 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Persist
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
Twinflame
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Time Spiral
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-18%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
47%inclusion90 decks191 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
16%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
11%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
5%synergy
March from the Black Gate
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion93 decks191 decks
43%synergy
The Black Gate
40%inclusion77 decks191 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion68 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion55 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Barad-dûr
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
-24%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion190 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion180 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion133 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
65%inclusion124 decks191 decks
58%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion113 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion111 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion105 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion101 decks191 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion84 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Grim Monolith
42%inclusion81 decks191 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Sauron
37%inclusion70 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion67 decks191 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
-21%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion188 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion186 decks191 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion182 decks191 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion181 decks191 decks
80%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion179 decks191 decks
78%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion177 decks191 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion175 decks191 decks
57%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion170 decks191 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion167 decks191 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion163 decks191 decks
53%synergy
Island
73%inclusion139 decks191 decks
-20%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion127 decks191 decks
-26%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion117 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion115 decks191 decks
-32%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion113 decks191 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion112 decks191 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion110 decks191 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion109 decks191 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion107 decks191 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion106 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion106 decks191 decks
49%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion102 decks191 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion100 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion92 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion92 decks191 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion88 decks191 decks
38%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion86 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion78 decks191 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion71 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion55 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
-33%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
-30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
-19%synergy
Starting Town
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
7%synergy
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