Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Upgraded +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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12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
My Precious
4.5%inclusion5 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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Call of the Ring
90%inclusion236 decks262 decks
82%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion210 decks262 decks
73%synergy
Barad-dûr
80%inclusion210 decks262 decks
73%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
75%inclusion196 decks262 decks
69%synergy
Nazgûl
74%inclusion195 decks262 decks
69%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
71%inclusion186 decks262 decks
65%synergy
The Black Gate
74%inclusion193 decks262 decks
65%synergy
Ringsight
68%inclusion179 decks262 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion174 decks262 decks
60%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion162 decks262 decks
56%synergy
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Reanimate
72%inclusion188 decks262 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion163 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion160 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
59%inclusion155 decks262 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion152 decks262 decks
30%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion140 decks262 decks
48%synergy
March from the Black Gate
53%inclusion139 decks262 decks
49%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
53%inclusion138 decks262 decks
48%synergy
Anger
51%inclusion134 decks262 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Medicine
51%inclusion134 decks262 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
81%inclusion211 decks262 decks
63%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion159 decks262 decks
48%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion65 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
-0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
-14%synergy
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Warg Rider
51%inclusion133 decks262 decks
47%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
49%inclusion129 decks262 decks
44%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
47%inclusion124 decks262 decks
42%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
42%inclusion111 decks262 decks
38%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
40%inclusion106 decks262 decks
36%synergy
Moria Scavenger
38%inclusion99 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
37%inclusion96 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Wonder
31%inclusion82 decks262 decks
26%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
30%inclusion78 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion69 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion68 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion68 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion67 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
24%inclusion64 decks262 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
24%inclusion63 decks262 decks
22%synergy
Dunland Crebain
23%inclusion61 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion57 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Ringwraiths
22%inclusion57 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
20%inclusion53 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion49 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
11%inclusion30 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
6%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Bone Miser
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Skylord
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Hostage Taker
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion115 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
41%inclusion107 decks262 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion84 decks262 decks
-12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion74 decks262 decks
26%synergy
Lazotep Plating
27%inclusion71 decks262 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion67 decks262 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion63 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion54 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion52 decks262 decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion43 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
-16%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
Fling
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Downfall
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Fire
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
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Living Death
42%inclusion111 decks262 decks
36%synergy
Treason of Isengard
42%inclusion111 decks262 decks
38%synergy
Foray of Orcs
39%inclusion103 decks262 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
39%inclusion101 decks262 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion99 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
36%inclusion95 decks262 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion83 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion72 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion70 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
26%inclusion69 decks262 decks
24%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion65 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion63 decks262 decks
22%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
23%inclusion59 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion52 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion51 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Swarming of Moria
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Extract from Darkness
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion40 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion27 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Languish
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
4%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-16%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mordor on the March
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
5%synergy
The Black Breath
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
47%inclusion123 decks262 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion98 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion71 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion69 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion60 decks262 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
-17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
44%inclusion115 decks262 decks
40%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
29%inclusion75 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
27%inclusion72 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
27%inclusion72 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion67 decks262 decks
21%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion54 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion53 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
20%inclusion52 decks262 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion33 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion155 decks262 decks
37%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
55%inclusion144 decks262 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion91 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
32%inclusion84 decks262 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion74 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion67 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion43 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion33 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
-26%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion248 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion240 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion210 decks262 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion122 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion108 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion98 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
36%inclusion95 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion83 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion83 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion59 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion56 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion52 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion40 decks262 decks
-16%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion34 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion258 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion255 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion255 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion247 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion178 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion172 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion172 decks262 decks
22%synergy
Mount Doom
65%inclusion169 decks262 decks
58%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion160 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion147 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion146 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion143 decks262 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
53%inclusion138 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion114 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion112 decks262 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion110 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion99 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion97 decks262 decks
22%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion97 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion92 decks262 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion84 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion81 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion80 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion76 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion63 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion60 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion59 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion50 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion50 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion40 decks262 decks
-6%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion27 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
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