Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Legends

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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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The Great Goblin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
My Precious
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Black Gate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Nazgûl
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Barad-dûr
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Mithril Coat
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
March from the Black Gate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Warg Rider
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Moria Scavenger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ringwraiths
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Foray of Orcs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Treason of Isengard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Claim the Precious
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Widespread Brutality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mordor on the March
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hammerheim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Arc Reactor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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