Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Cool but Rude
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Shredder's Technique
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
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Force of Will
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Call of the Ring
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Seal
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
48%synergy
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Dark Ritual
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion126 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
78%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion123 decks137 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
87%inclusion119 decks137 decks
71%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion119 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
54%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Nazgûl
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Warg Rider
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
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Pact of Negation
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Final Fortune
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-18%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Ringsight
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Claim the Precious
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Time Spiral
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Widespread Brutality
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-22%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
12%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
33%synergy
The Black Gate
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
City of Traitors
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-27%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion136 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion130 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion87 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Relic of Sauron
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion133 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion127 decks137 decks
78%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion126 decks137 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion126 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion121 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion116 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Island
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
-24%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
-28%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion87 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion85 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion84 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion84 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion84 decks137 decks
-30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
51%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-33%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-37%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-45%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
0%synergy
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