Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Call of the Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Nazgûl
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Norman Osborn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Moria Scavenger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Frog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Medicine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Brainsurge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tolarian Winds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Daze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Persist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Ringsight
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Exhume
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Claim the Precious
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Brutality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Foray of Orcs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-36%synergy
Whispering Madness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Breakthrough
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Dead
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Summoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
The Black Gate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Barad-dûr
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Sauron
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Mount Doom
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Undercity Sewers
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Xander's Lounge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Island
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mountain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
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