Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
My Precious
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
76%synergy
The Black Gate
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Nazgûl
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
56%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Ringsight
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
42%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Anger
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Moria Scavenger
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
20%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Saruman the White
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Executioner
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Riddle Master
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Medicine
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Summons of Saruman
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Treason of Isengard
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Extract from Darkness
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Widespread Brutality
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Foray of Orcs
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Mordor Muster
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Staff
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
13%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-24%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion111 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion107 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion91 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion106 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
4%synergy
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