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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Mar 31, 2026
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15%synergy
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
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Great Hall of the Biblioplex
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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80%synergy
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76%synergy
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74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
66%synergy
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69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
64%synergy
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70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
63%synergy
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56%synergy
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54%synergy
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59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
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52%synergy
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56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
51%synergy
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69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
32%synergy
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58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
14%synergy
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53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
50%synergy
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53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
25%synergy
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52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
48%synergy
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48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
42%synergy
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47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
39%synergy
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91%inclusion74 decks81 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
31%synergy
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44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
19%synergy
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38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
22%synergy
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35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
15%synergy
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30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
13%synergy
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25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
17%synergy
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Warg Rider
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Wonder
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Filth
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Executioner
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
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Mana Drain
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Claim the Precious
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Foray of Orcs
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dragon
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
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Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
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Animate Dead
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
24%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
29%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
21%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
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Island
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
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