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

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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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Moonstone, Harsh Mistress
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
My Precious
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
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Call of the Ring
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Nazgûl
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
78%synergy
The Black Gate
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
69%synergy
Barad-dûr
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
54%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
51%synergy
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Dark Ritual
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
14%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
20%synergy
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Orcish Siegemaster
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Wonder
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Warg Rider
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Taurean Mauler
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Filth
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
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Mana Drain
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Foray of Orcs
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Summons of Saruman
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Mordor Muster
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
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Palantír of Orthanc
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
25%synergy
March from the Black Gate
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
25%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-0%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
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