Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive 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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13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
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5%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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Call of the Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Nazgûl
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
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72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
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72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Ringsight
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
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64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
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64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
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55%synergy
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68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
54%synergy
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72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
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Lord of the Nazgûl
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Warg Rider
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Changeling Outcast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Moria Scavenger
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
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20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Saruman the White
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Danny Pink
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Taurean Mauler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Medicine
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lazotep Plating
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nexus Mentality
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Birthday Escape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Claim the Precious
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Soul Immolation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Foray of Orcs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Widespread Brutality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Extract from Darkness
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Library of Leng
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
March from the Black Gate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cover of Darkness
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mindless Conscription
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
There and Back Again
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Barad-dûr
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Volcanic Island
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Mount Doom
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
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