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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
79%synergy
Nazgûl
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
77%synergy
The Black Gate
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
65%synergy
Barad-dûr
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
56%synergy
Ringsight
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
54%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
47%synergy
The Ozolith
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Anger
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Wonder
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Moria Scavenger
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Taurean Mauler
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Filth
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Fling
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Claim the Precious
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Foray of Orcs
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Treason of Isengard
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion73 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
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