Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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Grave Researcher
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion105 decks124 decks
77%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion121 decks124 decks
73%synergy
Nazgûl
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
64%synergy
The Black Gate
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion77 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
42%synergy
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Dark Ritual
74%inclusion92 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Anger
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
37%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
89%inclusion110 decks124 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
26%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Frog
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Medicine
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-18%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
40%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
14%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion120 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion120 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion99 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion122 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion121 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion118 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion117 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion92 decks124 decks
67%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion89 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion88 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion82 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion81 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion77 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion75 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
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