Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Great Goblin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
My Precious
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Head of the Hunt
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
87%inclusion131 decks151 decks
79%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion148 decks151 decks
73%synergy
Nazgûl
74%inclusion111 decks151 decks
68%synergy
The Black Gate
70%inclusion106 decks151 decks
62%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion95 decks151 decks
57%synergy
Living Death
62%inclusion93 decks151 decks
55%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion89 decks151 decks
52%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion91 decks151 decks
51%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
52%inclusion78 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Anger
56%inclusion84 decks151 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion111 decks151 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion78 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion76 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion73 decks151 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion73 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion72 decks151 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
47%inclusion71 decks151 decks
38%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
45%inclusion68 decks151 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
44%inclusion67 decks151 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion65 decks151 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
89%inclusion135 decks151 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion128 decks151 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion79 decks151 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion76 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion74 decks151 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion68 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion64 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion46 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Saruman, the White Hand
42%inclusion64 decks151 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion61 decks151 decks
35%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
33%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
34%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
31%inclusion47 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion47 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
-12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
14%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion21 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion65 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
42%inclusion64 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion61 decks151 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion49 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion47 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
-16%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
-16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-0%synergy
Consider
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion60 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion56 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
36%inclusion55 decks151 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion42 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Claim the Precious
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Stitch Together
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
-7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
26%inclusion40 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion40 decks151 decks
14%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
-6%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion82 decks151 decks
41%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion70 decks151 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion60 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion53 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
-17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion145 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion145 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion121 decks151 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion94 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion86 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion73 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
-14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-0%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion148 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion147 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion143 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion143 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
76%inclusion115 decks151 decks
70%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion114 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion111 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion103 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion95 decks151 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion93 decks151 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion92 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion92 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion92 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion89 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion86 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion76 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion75 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion70 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion69 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion59 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
-19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion56 decks151 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion54 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion53 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
5%synergy
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