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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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Nazgûl
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Call of the Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Barad-dûr
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
The Black Gate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Anger
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
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Wonder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Norman Osborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
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Saruman's Trickery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fate Transfer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Ringsight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heat Shimmer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Foray of Orcs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
There and Back Again
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
The Soul Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mount Doom
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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