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Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Control
Sauron, the Dark Lord
27 decks (0.000%)
Rank #6
Sep 9, 2025
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Deck Filters
Moonlit Meditation
12% of 8 decks
+12% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
81% of 27 decks
+72% synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
70% of 27 decks
+62% synergy
Barad-dûr
70% of 27 decks
+62% synergy
The Black Gate
67% of 27 decks
+57% synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
56% of 27 decks
+49% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
48% of 27 decks
+41% synergy
Feed the Swarm
74% of 27 decks
+41% synergy
Ringsight
48% of 27 decks
+40% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
44% of 27 decks
+39% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
44% of 27 decks
+37% synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
63% of 27 decks
+34% synergy
Blasphemous Act
63% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
52% of 27 decks
+26% synergy
Reanimate
44% of 27 decks
+21% synergy
Anger
44% of 27 decks
+34% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
41% of 27 decks
+35% synergy
Nazgûl
41% of 27 decks
+35% synergy
Moria Scavenger
41% of 27 decks
+35% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
37% of 27 decks
+31% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
37% of 27 decks
+31% synergy
Game Changers
Core (Bracket 2) typically disallows Game Changers. Check with your playgroup before including any.
Notion Thief
26% of 27 decks
+18% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
The One Ring
11% of 27 decks
-3% synergy
Creatures
The Balrog of Moria
37% of 27 decks
+31% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30% of 27 decks
+27% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
30% of 27 decks
+26% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
30% of 27 decks
+24% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26% of 27 decks
+21% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
26% of 27 decks
+23% synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
26% of 27 decks
+21% synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
26% of 27 decks
+23% synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
26% of 27 decks
+24% synergy
Ringwraiths
22% of 27 decks
+20% synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22% of 27 decks
+19% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
22% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
22% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Oliphaunt
19% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Warg Rider
19% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Treasure Nabber
19% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Dunland Crebain
19% of 27 decks
+16% synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
19% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Saruman the White
15% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11% of 27 decks
-4% synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Wonder
11% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Blood Artist
11% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Eternal Skylord
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Ertai Resurrected
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Spark Double
11% of 27 decks
+3% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Merciless Executioner
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Guttersnipe
11% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Baleful Strix
7% of 27 decks
-3% synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
37% of 27 decks
-7% synergy
Chaos Warp
33% of 27 decks
-5% synergy
Go for the Throat
33% of 27 decks
+27% synergy
Negate
30% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
30% of 27 decks
+27% synergy
Dark Ritual
30% of 27 decks
-2% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30% of 27 decks
+25% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26% of 27 decks
+18% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
Fact or Fiction
26% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Terminate
26% of 27 decks
-1% synergy
Orcish Medicine
22% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Consider
22% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Lazotep Plating
19% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Nasty End
19% of 27 decks
+16% synergy
Fell the Profane
16% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Withering Torment
15% of 20 decks
+2% synergy
Fling
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Brainstorm
15% of 27 decks
-2% synergy
Glorious Gale
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Swan Song
15% of 27 decks
-3% synergy
Sink into Stupor
12% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Stubborn Denial
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Rakdos Charm
11% of 27 decks
-4% synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Bedevil
11% of 27 decks
-8% synergy
Spell Pierce
11% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Laughing Mad
8% of 12 decks
+4% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Hagra Mauling
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Village Rites
7% of 27 decks
+3% synergy
Smite the Deathless
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Lightning Bolt
7% of 27 decks
+1% synergy
Deadly Dispute
7% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7% of 27 decks
+1% synergy
Defabricate
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Soul Shatter
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Cancel
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Slip Out the Back
7% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Infernal Grasp
7% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Mystic Confluence
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Crypt Incursion
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Dig Through Time
7% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Abrade
7% of 27 decks
-1% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5% of 20 decks
+0% synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5% of 20 decks
+4% synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
37% of 27 decks
+31% synergy
Faithless Looting
33% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Claim the Precious
33% of 27 decks
+29% synergy
Living Death
33% of 27 decks
+27% synergy
Foray of Orcs
30% of 27 decks
+25% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
30% of 27 decks
+25% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
26% of 27 decks
+23% synergy
Toxic Deluge
26% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Extract from Darkness
26% of 27 decks
+22% synergy
Vandalblast
22% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Widespread Brutality
22% of 27 decks
+18% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
22% of 27 decks
+20% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22% of 27 decks
+19% synergy
Victimize
19% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Lidless Gaze
19% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Dread Return
19% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Decree of Pain
19% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Treason of Isengard
19% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Wake the Dragon
19% of 27 decks
+16% synergy
Windfall
15% of 27 decks
-8% synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
15% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Deep Analysis
15% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Lórien Revealed
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Night's Whisper
15% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Languish
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Diabolic Intent
11% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Birthday Escape
11% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Mordor Muster
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Treasure Cruise
7% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Mordor on the March
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Callous Dismissal
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Terminal Agony
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
River's Rebuke
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Swarming of Moria
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Stock Up
7% of 15 decks
+5% synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
6% of 18 decks
+5% synergy
Demonic Counsel
5% of 20 decks
+1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
30% of 27 decks
+27% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Shadowspear
19% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
The Ozolith
11% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Mithril Coat
11% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11% of 27 decks
-14% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Embercleave
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Heirloom Blade
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Monument to Endurance
7% of 15 decks
+1% synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
37% of 27 decks
+33% synergy
Fiery Inscription
33% of 27 decks
+28% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30% of 27 decks
+24% synergy
March from the Black Gate
26% of 27 decks
+20% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
19% of 27 decks
+14% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
19% of 27 decks
+16% synergy
Animate Dead
15% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Storm of Saruman
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Mindless Conscription
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Dark Privilege
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Warstorm Surge
7% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
All Will Be One
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Ominous Seas
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Mystic Remora
7% of 27 decks
-8% synergy
Phyresis
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Oubliette
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
There and Back Again
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Propaganda
7% of 27 decks
-6% synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Dack Fayden
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7% of 27 decks
+4% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48% of 27 decks
+26% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
41% of 27 decks
+36% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Mines of Moria
19% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Bojuka Bog
15% of 27 decks
-10% synergy
Reliquary Tower
15% of 27 decks
-21% synergy
Field of Ruin
15% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Urborg
11% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Wasteland
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Cabal Coffers
7% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Castle Vantress
7% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7% of 27 decks
-7% synergy
Mistrise Village
7% of 14 decks
-1% synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7% of 15 decks
+6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Arcane Signet
96% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
63% of 27 decks
+42% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Mind Stone
52% of 27 decks
+36% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
48% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Dimir Signet
44% of 27 decks
+5% synergy
Commander's Sphere
37% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 27 decks
-1% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Inherited Envelope
30% of 27 decks
+26% synergy
Izzet Signet
30% of 27 decks
-7% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Worn Powerstone
26% of 27 decks
+20% synergy
Phial of Galadriel
19% of 27 decks
+17% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15% of 27 decks
+12% synergy
Gilded Lotus
15% of 27 decks
+11% synergy
Thran Dynamo
15% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Hedron Archive
11% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Midnight Clock
11% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Swamp
100% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Mountain
100% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Island
96% of 27 decks
+3% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
74% of 27 decks
+48% synergy
Sulfur Falls
70% of 27 decks
+25% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Choked Estuary
70% of 27 decks
+51% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67% of 27 decks
+23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
63% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Underground River
63% of 27 decks
+37% synergy
Sunken Hollow
63% of 27 decks
+21% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
59% of 27 decks
+39% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59% of 27 decks
+43% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56% of 27 decks
+16% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Shivan Reef
37% of 27 decks
+9% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37% of 27 decks
+15% synergy
Seething Landscape
32% of 25 decks
+13% synergy
Mount Doom
30% of 27 decks
+22% synergy
Evolving Wilds
26% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
Path of Ancestry
26% of 27 decks
-7% synergy
Myriad Landscape
22% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19% of 27 decks
+8% synergy
Luxury Suite
19% of 27 decks
-14% synergy
Blood Crypt
19% of 27 decks
-25% synergy
Xander's Lounge
19% of 27 decks
-23% synergy
Training Center
19% of 27 decks
-15% synergy
Watery Grave
19% of 27 decks
-26% synergy
Fell the Profane
16% of 25 decks
+8% synergy
Steam Vents
15% of 27 decks
-28% synergy
Temple of Deceit
15% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
Ash Barrens
15% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
The Grey Havens
15% of 27 decks
+13% synergy
Morphic Pool
15% of 27 decks
-18% synergy
Sink into Stupor
12% of 25 decks
+3% synergy
Canyon Slough
11% of 27 decks
+7% synergy
Reflecting Pool
11% of 27 decks
+2% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11% of 27 decks
-5% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11% of 27 decks
-22% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8% of 25 decks
+4% synergy
Hagra Mauling
7% of 27 decks
+6% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7% of 27 decks
-0% synergy
Fetid Pools
7% of 27 decks
+3% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7% of 27 decks
-17% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7% of 27 decks
+0% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7% of 27 decks
+1% synergy
Molten Tributary
7% of 27 decks
+5% synergy