Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Cocktail Hour for the Top 10 Commanders, With mtgdemonictutor
Like to have cocktails while you play Commander? Then check out these cocktails created for the top 10 commanders on EDHREC.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.5%inclusion5 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion513 decks605 decks
77%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion475 decks605 decks
72%synergy
Barad-dûr
76%inclusion458 decks605 decks
68%synergy
Nazgûl
68%inclusion413 decks605 decks
63%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
68%inclusion410 decks605 decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
70%inclusion425 decks605 decks
62%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
66%inclusion400 decks605 decks
61%synergy
Ringsight
63%inclusion382 decks605 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
62%inclusion374 decks605 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
59%inclusion354 decks605 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
65%inclusion393 decks605 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion345 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion326 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion316 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
51%inclusion306 decks605 decks
45%synergy
Warg Rider
51%inclusion306 decks605 decks
47%synergy
March from the Black Gate
51%inclusion306 decks605 decks
46%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
49%inclusion294 decks605 decks
43%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
47%inclusion287 decks605 decks
42%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
47%inclusion285 decks605 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion431 decks605 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion361 decks605 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion124 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion109 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
44%inclusion268 decks605 decks
39%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion257 decks605 decks
32%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
39%inclusion236 decks605 decks
34%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
36%inclusion216 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Moria Scavenger
34%inclusion208 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Wonder
31%inclusion187 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
29%inclusion175 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion159 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion154 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Saruman the White
25%inclusion150 decks605 decks
22%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion121 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Ringwraiths
19%inclusion117 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
19%inclusion112 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
18%inclusion108 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
16%inclusion99 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
16%inclusion94 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion76 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Skylord
12%inclusion75 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion72 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion59 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion59 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
7%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
8.6%inclusion52 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Hostage Taker
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
46%inclusion280 decks605 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion271 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
37%inclusion225 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion205 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
30%inclusion182 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion171 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion140 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion130 decks605 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion125 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion116 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion96 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion82 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion77 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion73 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion72 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion65 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
9.3%inclusion56 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion44 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Fling
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion42 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
-11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Downfall
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Claim the Precious
39%inclusion235 decks605 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion231 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Foray of Orcs
36%inclusion217 decks605 decks
32%synergy
Treason of Isengard
36%inclusion216 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Summons of Saruman
34%inclusion208 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Widespread Brutality
32%inclusion191 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
30%inclusion179 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion165 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion158 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion150 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Mordor Muster
21%inclusion127 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion106 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
17%inclusion105 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion105 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion104 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Swarming of Moria
17%inclusion102 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
15%inclusion88 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Extract from Darkness
14%inclusion82 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion73 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.4%inclusion57 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion52 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.6%inclusion46 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Invade the City
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Languish
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion252 decks605 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion215 decks605 decks
32%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion180 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion150 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion150 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
22%inclusion135 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion105 decks605 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion101 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion83 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion60 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.8%inclusion47 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
39%inclusion234 decks605 decks
35%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
38%inclusion229 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
26%inclusion157 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion128 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion123 decks605 decks
15%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion106 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion102 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion99 decks605 decks
15%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Conscription
11%inclusion66 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
9.3%inclusion56 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion342 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
49%inclusion297 decks605 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion214 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion177 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
28%inclusion168 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion155 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
-20%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Urborg
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion575 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion552 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
78%inclusion471 decks605 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion273 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion249 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
36%inclusion215 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion214 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion193 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion178 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion166 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion162 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion125 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion123 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion106 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion103 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion79 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion590 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion588 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion580 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion577 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion403 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion399 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion386 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion367 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
60%inclusion363 decks605 decks
53%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion326 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion326 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion300 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion296 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion283 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion269 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion263 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion245 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion225 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
34%inclusion204 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion203 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion199 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion196 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion188 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion185 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion181 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion171 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion169 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion161 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion126 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion116 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion111 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion82 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
1%synergy
The Grey Havens
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
9.4%inclusion57 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.4%inclusion53 decks564 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion52 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
-5%synergy