Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized Midrange

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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Barad-dûr
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Arcane Denial
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
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Saruman, the White Hand
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Moria Scavenger
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Skylord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pestermite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Changeling Outcast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Fiendish Duo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hostage Taker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Scarab God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Countersquall
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Downfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Medicine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Silumgar's Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Glorious Gale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Birthday Escape
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Precious
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Decree of Pain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Living Death
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Extract from Darkness
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Lava Spike
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Last Chance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Widespread Brutality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mordor Muster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Warrior's Oath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Doomsday
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Heartless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wake the Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Languish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Library of Leng
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
March from the Black Gate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Legends
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
The Grey Havens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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