Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Upgraded Midrange

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
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
My Precious
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
77%synergy
The Black Gate
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
65%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
64%synergy
Barad-dûr
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
63%synergy
Nazgûl
68%inclusion67 decks99 decks
62%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
54%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Ringsight
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Anger
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
The Balrog of Moria
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Warg Rider
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Moria Scavenger
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Nabber
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Bolg of the North
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Misty Mountains Raider
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Bolg, Erebor's Reckoning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Medicine
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Glorious Gale
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Fling
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Treason of Isengard
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Summons of Saruman
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Widespread Brutality
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Foray of Orcs
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dragon
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Swarming of Moria
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Languish
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Persist
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Inside Information
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Lidless Gaze
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-0%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
21%synergy
March from the Black Gate
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
There and Back Again
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Down, Down to Goblin-town
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-24%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion98 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion80 decks99 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
68%inclusion67 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Mount Doom
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
58%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy
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