Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core

Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cool but Rude
2.2%inclusion7 decks313 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.1%inclusion5 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Masterful Flourish
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Rubble Rouser
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.3%inclusion3 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
73%inclusion1.64K decks2.24K decks
66%synergy
Call of the Ring
69%inclusion1.54K decks2.24K decks
61%synergy
Barad-dûr
66%inclusion1.48K decks2.24K decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
62%inclusion1.38K decks2.24K decks
56%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
60%inclusion1.35K decks2.24K decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
62%inclusion1.39K decks2.24K decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
60%inclusion1.33K decks2.24K decks
54%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.24K decks
51%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
51%inclusion1.15K decks2.24K decks
47%synergy
March from the Black Gate
50%inclusion1.13K decks2.24K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion1.32K decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion1.21K decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.24K decks
46%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.24K decks
45%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
49%inclusion1.10K decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
49%inclusion1.09K decks2.24K decks
44%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Moria Scavenger
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion578 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion433 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Anger
47%inclusion1.05K decks2.24K decks
36%synergy
Nazgûl
45%inclusion996 decks2.24K decks
39%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
40%inclusion902 decks2.24K decks
36%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
38%inclusion849 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Warg Rider
38%inclusion841 decks2.24K decks
34%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
32%inclusion719 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Saruman the White
31%inclusion684 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion672 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
30%inclusion663 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Dunland Crebain
27%inclusion597 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion589 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion589 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion577 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
24%inclusion532 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion505 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
22%inclusion499 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion484 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion429 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
19%inclusion426 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion415 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
18%inclusion410 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
18%inclusion407 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion387 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Hostage Taker
17%inclusion383 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
17%inclusion376 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Oliphaunt
16%inclusion360 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
16%inclusion351 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion341 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
15%inclusion340 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion338 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion336 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
15%inclusion336 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
14%inclusion319 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion310 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
13%inclusion289 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
12%inclusion264 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion261 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
11%inclusion249 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
11%inclusion248 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion246 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion237 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion236 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion226 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion223 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
9.5%inclusion212 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
8.9%inclusion199 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
8.7%inclusion195 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
8.2%inclusion183 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8.0%inclusion179 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
44%inclusion974 decks2.24K decks
39%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
39%inclusion864 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion687 decks2.24K decks
-14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion647 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion643 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion626 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
26%inclusion571 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Glorious Gale
25%inclusion562 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion530 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion509 decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion423 decks2.24K decks
-16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion408 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion391 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion367 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
15%inclusion327 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
14%inclusion305 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion269 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion256 decks2.24K decks
-19%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion249 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
11%inclusion244 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion244 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
10%inclusion221 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.9%inclusion199 decks2.24K decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
7.2%inclusion134 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
6.3%inclusion140 decks2.24K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Fling
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Gollum's Bite
5.6%inclusion126 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.5%inclusion123 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.3%inclusion119 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion118 decks2.24K decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
45%inclusion1.01K decks2.24K decks
41%synergy
Claim the Precious
45%inclusion1.01K decks2.24K decks
42%synergy
Summons of Saruman
45%inclusion1.01K decks2.24K decks
40%synergy
Foray of Orcs
44%inclusion994 decks2.24K decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion937 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Living Death
36%inclusion816 decks2.24K decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
34%inclusion752 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Widespread Brutality
31%inclusion702 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Birthday Escape
31%inclusion692 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
28%inclusion633 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Extract from Darkness
28%inclusion618 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Mordor Muster
25%inclusion556 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion553 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion503 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion495 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Swarming of Moria
22%inclusion485 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion469 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Languish
21%inclusion467 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Wake the Dragon
19%inclusion435 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion427 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion394 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Lidless Gaze
16%inclusion357 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
16%inclusion350 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion292 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
11%inclusion236 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
10%inclusion231 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
10%inclusion217 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion211 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
9.4%inclusion211 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9.2%inclusion206 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion199 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
8.7%inclusion194 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion189 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion181 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.9%inclusion177 decks2.24K decks
-8%synergy
Invade the City
7.5%inclusion168 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.8%inclusion152 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.3%inclusion140 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.24K decks
-17%synergy
The Black Breath
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Mordor on the March
5.8%inclusion129 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
18%inclusion399 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion360 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion305 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion282 decks2.24K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion259 decks2.24K decks
-18%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion250 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion233 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
9.5%inclusion212 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion201 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion157 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.7%inclusion149 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.3%inclusion118 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
43%inclusion952 decks2.24K decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion736 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
32%inclusion715 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
26%inclusion581 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
23%inclusion518 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion415 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion288 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion222 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion222 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.5%inclusion212 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion175 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7.4%inclusion165 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion158 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.0%inclusion153 decks2.18K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.0%inclusion134 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
11%inclusion241 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion1.26K decks2.24K decks
34%synergy
The Black Gate
52%inclusion1.16K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
30%inclusion667 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Field of Ruin
24%inclusion526 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
23%inclusion521 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion487 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion380 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion327 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
9.2%inclusion205 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion195 decks2.24K decks
-27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.8%inclusion153 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.04K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion2.02K decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
69%inclusion1.55K decks2.24K decks
50%synergy
Commander's Sphere
53%inclusion1.18K decks2.24K decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion864 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Inherited Envelope
38%inclusion842 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion793 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion790 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion750 decks2.24K decks
-16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
32%inclusion712 decks2.24K decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion660 decks2.24K decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion639 decks2.24K decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion638 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion599 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion448 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion337 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion337 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion258 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion223 decks2.24K decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.22K decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion2.22K decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion2.21K decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.05K decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion1.68K decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion1.49K decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion1.46K decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion1.45K decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion1.43K decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion1.41K decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion1.17K decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.24K decks
32%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.24K decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion1.04K decks2.24K decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion971 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion925 decks2.24K decks
-15%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion734 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion381 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion392 decks2.24K decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
18%inclusion392 decks2.24K decks
-22%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion310 decks2.24K decks
-34%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion304 decks2.24K decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion297 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion292 decks2.24K decks
-32%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion282 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion275 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion270 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion264 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion240 decks2.24K decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion232 decks2.24K decks
-15%synergy
Morphic Pool
10%inclusion223 decks2.24K decks
-22%synergy
Luxury Suite
10%inclusion221 decks2.24K decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion217 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion213 decks2.24K decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.3%inclusion208 decks2.24K decks
-12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.3%inclusion207 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.9%inclusion200 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.9%inclusion199 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion197 decks2.24K decks
-26%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion194 decks2.24K decks
-26%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.1%inclusion182 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.8%inclusion174 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.6%inclusion171 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.4%inclusion166 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy