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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Owain Roberts
May 22, 2026
Owain Roberts
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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Grave Researcher
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
My Precious
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
89%inclusion77 decks87 decks
80%synergy
Nazgûl
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
76%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
65%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion69 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
54%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Anger
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion80 decks87 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion77 decks87 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Wonder
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Taurean Mauler
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Filth
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Medicine
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Muster
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Alive
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
26%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
29%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
20%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
There and Back Again
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion83 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
67%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
0%synergy
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