Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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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Smaug, Wicked Worm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Call of the Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
96%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Dream Devourer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Pact
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Chain of Vapor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Brain Freeze
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Demonic Consultation
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Final Fortune
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Retraction Helix
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Saw It Coming
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Rite of Flame
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Timetwister
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Defense Grid
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Voltaic Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Library of Leng
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mind Over Matter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
52%synergy
Undercity Sewers
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Badlands
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Island
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-43%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-67%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-67%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
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