Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized Reanimator

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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Reanimate
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Call of the Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
The Black Gate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Rogue's Passage
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Moria Scavenger
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Living Death
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Ringsight
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Anger
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Denial
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Summons of Saruman
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Nazgûl
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Treasure Nabber
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Hostage Taker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Warg Rider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Moria Marauder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Likeness Looter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Medicine
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Katara's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Force of Despair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wash Away
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Nasty End
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul Manipulation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar's Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Teachings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Cast into the Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Extract from Darkness
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Decree of Pain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Treason of Isengard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Deep Analysis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Languish
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Foray of Orcs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Claim the Precious
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Lidless Gaze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Exhume
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Immolating Gyre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Swarming of Moria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Conscription
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Stone of Erech
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Necromancy
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
March from the Black Gate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Conspiracy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Bath Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Breath of Fury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Barad-dûr
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Mines of Moria
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Field of Ruin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystifying Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Reef
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Sphere
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Worn Powerstone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Model of Unity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Underground River
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Choked Estuary
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-38%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Grey Havens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
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