Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Good Stuff

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
New Cards for Your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander Decks
Need to freshen up your Sauron, the Dark Lord Commander deck? We've got several cards from new sets to give Sauron the makeover he needs.
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cosmic Cube
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thanos, Death's Consort
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Nazgûl
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
46%synergy
The Black Gate
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Ifnir
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Anger
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Warg Rider
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Moria Scavenger
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bone Miser
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Frog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Medicine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Living Death
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ringsight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Claim the Precious
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Widespread Brutality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Persist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Summons of Saruman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flash Photography
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
My Precious
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
March from the Black Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Feast of Sanity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Urborg
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
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