Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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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Smaug, Wicked Worm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wonder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Filth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Medicine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fate Transfer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cast into the Fire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-34%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Heat Shimmer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Treason of Isengard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Dead
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
March from the Black Gate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mount Doom
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Island
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-37%synergy
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