Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Reanimator

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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Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Animate Dead
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Nazgûl
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Living Death
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Victimize
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Anger
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
The Black Gate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
The Balrog of Moria
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Wonder
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Warren Soultrader
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Moria Scavenger
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bone Miser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Oliphaunt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Balefire Dragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Warg Rider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Delay
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rise of the Dark Realms
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Persist
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Claim the Precious
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
March from the Black Gate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Barad-dûr
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hammerheim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Island
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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