Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Bennie Smith
Aug 18, 2026
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The Great Goblin
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
My Precious
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Staff
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
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Call of the Ring
85%inclusion148 decks175 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Nazgûl
73%inclusion127 decks175 decks
67%synergy
The Black Gate
72%inclusion126 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion111 decks175 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
62%inclusion108 decks175 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion110 decks175 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
52%synergy
Anger
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
50%inclusion88 decks175 decks
43%synergy
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Dark Ritual
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion92 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
51%inclusion89 decks175 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Ringsight
46%inclusion81 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
87%inclusion153 decks175 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion150 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
31%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Moria Scavenger
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Warg Rider
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Frog
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Claim the Precious
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Persist
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Brutality
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Extract from Darkness
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Inside Information
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Desire
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Library of Leng
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
There and Back Again
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion95 decks175 decks
41%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
82%inclusion143 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion113 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion89 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion172 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion168 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion167 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion135 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion130 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion122 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion111 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion110 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion110 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion109 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion105 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion88 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion85 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion83 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
3%synergy
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