Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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The Great Goblin
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
My Precious
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
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Call of the Ring
90%inclusion111 decks124 decks
81%synergy
Nazgûl
82%inclusion102 decks124 decks
77%synergy
Barad-dûr
74%inclusion92 decks124 decks
66%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion93 decks124 decks
66%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
69%inclusion85 decks124 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion67 decks124 decks
50%synergy
The Ozolith
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
49%synergy
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Dark Ritual
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
48%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion113 decks124 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion113 decks124 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Moria Scavenger
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Ringwraiths
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Taurean Mauler
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Smaug the Impenetrable
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Medicine
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Bedevil
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Claim the Precious
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Foray of Orcs
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Inside Information
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mordor Muster
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rage into the Valley
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Desire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Staff
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
22%synergy
March from the Black Gate
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion67 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Dragon-Cursed Halls
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion117 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion100 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion77 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion122 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion120 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion119 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion116 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
78%inclusion97 decks124 decks
71%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion85 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion77 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
4%synergy
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