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

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Andy Zupke
Mar 18, 2026
Andy Zupke
March Commandness - East and West Round Three
Round three for the East and West conferences is live for voting in the EDHREC March Commandness tournament.
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79%synergy
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73%synergy
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67%synergy
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75%inclusion132 decks175 decks
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61%synergy
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62%inclusion109 decks175 decks
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69%inclusion120 decks175 decks
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62%inclusion108 decks175 decks
56%synergy
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59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
15%synergy
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59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
52%synergy
March from the Black Gate
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
51%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Medicine
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
47%synergy
Warg Rider
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
48%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
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Sauron, Lord of the Rings
51%inclusion89 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
42%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Moria Scavenger
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
28%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Ringwraiths
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Saruman the White
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Dunland Crebain
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Changeling Outcast
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sauron's Ransom
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Commence the Endgame
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Fling
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Downfall
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Claim the Precious
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Summons of Saruman
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Foray of Orcs
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Mordor Muster
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Extract from Darkness
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Swarming of Moria
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Mordor on the March
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
3%synergy
The Black Breath
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
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The Ozolith
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Stone of Erech
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
42%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
20%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
53%inclusion93 decks175 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Rivendell
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-27%synergy
Urborg
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion165 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion158 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
81%inclusion142 decks175 decks
62%synergy
Inherited Envelope
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
-19%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
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Swamp
99%inclusion174 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion172 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion172 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion163 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion123 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion116 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Mount Doom
65%inclusion113 decks175 decks
58%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion110 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion105 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion96 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion96 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion88 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
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