Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Orcs

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May 22, 2026
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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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Gathering of Darkness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wizard's Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bolg, Erebor's Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rhovanion Rampager
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
85%synergy
March from the Black Gate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
72%synergy
The Black Gate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Medicine
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Summons of Saruman
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Nazgûl
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Warg Rider
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
The Mouth of Sauron
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Moria Scavenger
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Anger
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Saruman the White
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ringwraiths
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Nabber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Skylord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Great Goblin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flux Channeler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Plating
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Commence the Endgame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Foray of Orcs
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Claim the Precious
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mordor Muster
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Widespread Brutality
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Swarming of Moria
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Extract from Darkness
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wake the Dragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rage into the Valley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Languish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Ring of Three Wishes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
There and Back Again
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Field of Ruin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arc Reactor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
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