Saruman, the White Hand (Commander) - Optimized

Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Divergent Equation
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Orcish Siegemaster
57%inclusion131 decks231 decks
51%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion116 decks231 decks
47%synergy
Flame of Anor
52%inclusion120 decks231 decks
47%synergy
Barad-dûr
53%inclusion123 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion116 decks231 decks
45%synergy
Widespread Brutality
45%inclusion105 decks231 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
51%inclusion117 decks231 decks
41%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
42%inclusion98 decks231 decks
40%synergy
The Black Gate
48%inclusion110 decks231 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion98 decks231 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion154 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion124 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion107 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion106 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion97 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Fling
40%inclusion92 decks231 decks
38%synergy
Treason of Isengard
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion143 decks231 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion128 decks231 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion122 decks231 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion121 decks231 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion121 decks231 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion104 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion99 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion80 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion62 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion82 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion79 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion73 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion62 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Warg Rider
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Moria Scavenger
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Anger
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Moria Marauder
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Skylord
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
36%inclusion83 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Plating
35%inclusion80 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion79 decks231 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion75 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Commence the Endgame
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion86 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Foray of Orcs
35%inclusion81 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Ringsight
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Mordor Muster
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Essence Harvest
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Invade the City
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dragon
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Consumption
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion81 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Team Pennant
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
35%inclusion80 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion77 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion75 decks231 decks
17%synergy
March from the Black Gate
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Storm of Saruman
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion123 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion223 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion219 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
59%inclusion137 decks231 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion116 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion115 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion93 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion89 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion222 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion219 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion216 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion214 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion145 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion135 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion126 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion126 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion115 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion110 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion109 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion107 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion107 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion106 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion105 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion101 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion96 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion95 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion93 decks231 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion83 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
6%synergy