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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jeremy Rowe
May 29, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Building Avatar Typal with Karona, False God
UnsummonedSkull takes a look at a Karona, False God deck built around one of the strangest creature types in Magic: Avatars!
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6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
My Precious
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
82%synergy
Nazgûl
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
64%synergy
The Black Gate
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Warg Rider
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
47%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
72%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Anger
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Saruman the White
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Changeling Outcast
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Moria Scavenger
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Nasty End
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Widespread Brutality
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Treason of Isengard
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mordor Muster
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Library of Leng
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
79%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Island
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Mount Doom
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-29%synergy
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