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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Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
My Precious
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
82%synergy
Nazgûl
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
77%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
67%synergy
Barad-dûr
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
57%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
48%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Anger
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
44%inclusion43 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Wonder
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Warg Rider
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Saruman the White
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Filth
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-15%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Nasty End
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Claim the Precious
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Widespread Brutality
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Foray of Orcs
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Summons of Saruman
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mordor Muster
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
25%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
21%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-20%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion96 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion95 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
69%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion58 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
1%synergy
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