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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Wizard's Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rage into the Valley
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Black Gate
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Mithril Coat
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Nazgûl
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
March from the Black Gate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Ringsight
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Medicine
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
The Ozolith
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Warg Rider
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ringwraiths
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wonder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Guildpact Informant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Summons of Saruman
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Treason of Isengard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Foray of Orcs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mordor Muster
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Claim the Precious
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stone of Erech
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Team Pennant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fall of Cair Andros
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Cool but Rude
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Arc Reactor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mount Doom
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
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