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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Grave Researcher
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
97%inclusion132 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Nazgûl
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
64%synergy
The Black Gate
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
61%inclusion83 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion85 decks136 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
57%inclusion78 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Anger
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion99 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Ringsight
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
39%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Moria Scavenger
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Norman Osborn
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Frog
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Medicine
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Terminate
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Consider
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Foray of Orcs
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
-8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
11%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
10%synergy
March from the Black Gate
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion80 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion134 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion133 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion100 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion97 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion84 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion81 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion81 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion80 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion77 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
-17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
7%synergy
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