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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The Great Goblin
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
My Precious
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
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Call of the Ring
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
82%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
69%synergy
Nazgûl
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
68%synergy
The Black Gate
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Barad-dûr
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
51%synergy
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Reanimate
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
24%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Warg Rider
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Anger
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
22%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Moria Scavenger
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Saruman the White
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
5%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Taurean Mauler
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Fearsome Goblin Pair
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Foray of Orcs
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Summons of Saruman
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Widespread Brutality
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Treason of Isengard
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Gathering of Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tidings of War
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Goblin Plate Mail
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
29%synergy
March from the Black Gate
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Sauron
73%inclusion61 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion79 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
78%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Island
92%inclusion77 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
75%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Xander's Lounge
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-29%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
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