Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Cool but Rude
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
84%inclusion98 decks117 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
97%inclusion114 decks117 decks
73%synergy
Nazgûl
72%inclusion84 decks117 decks
67%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
62%inclusion73 decks117 decks
57%synergy
The Black Gate
64%inclusion75 decks117 decks
56%synergy
Living Death
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
53%synergy
Barad-dûr
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
45%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion88 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion63 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Anger
52%inclusion61 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion56 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion106 decks117 decks
78%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion99 decks117 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion63 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Moria Scavenger
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
26%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Warg Rider
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
2%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Frog
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-16%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-19%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Consider
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Languish
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
13%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Waste Not
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion62 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion114 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion95 decks117 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion76 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion70 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion63 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-22%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion114 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion114 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion111 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion110 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion86 decks117 decks
67%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion85 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion81 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion75 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion74 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion73 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
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