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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
5 decks (0.000%) Rank #6
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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MTGStocks
Moonlit Meditation
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
100% of 5 decks +90% synergy
Reanimate
100% of 5 decks +77% synergy
Nazgûl
80% of 5 decks +74% synergy
Barad-dûr
80% of 5 decks +71% synergy
Animate Dead
80% of 5 decks +71% synergy
The Black Gate
80% of 5 decks +70% synergy
Anger
80% of 5 decks +70% synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
40% of 5 decks +26% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40% of 5 decks +22% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Creatures
Wonder
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
60% of 5 decks +54% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Warren Soultrader
60% of 5 decks +57% synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Oliphaunt
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
40% of 5 decks +32% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
Likeness Looter
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Thought Courier
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Easterling Vanguard
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Bone Miser
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Warg Rider
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Malfegor
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20% of 5 decks -6% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Merfolk Looter
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Boggart Trawler
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Fact or Fiction
40% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Tale's End
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Flame of Anor
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Hagra Mauling
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Deadly Rollick
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Fell the Profane
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Chaos Warp
20% of 5 decks -18% synergy
Frantic Search
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Entomb
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Go for the Throat
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Songs of the Damned
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Dark Ritual
20% of 5 decks -12% synergy
Strix Serenade
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Disallow
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Swan Song
20% of 5 decks +2% synergy
Jwari Disruption
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Arcane Denial
20% of 5 decks -9% synergy
Cast into the Fire
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Sink into Stupor
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Counterspell
20% of 5 decks -24% synergy
Pact of Negation
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Dismember
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Victimize
40% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Persist
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Faithless Looting
40% of 5 decks +21% synergy
Feed the Swarm
40% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Lórien Revealed
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Blasphemous Act
40% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Buried Alive
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Toxic Deluge
40% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Diabolic Intent
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Incarnation Technique
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Lidless Gaze
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Finale of Eternity
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Careful Study
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Dread Return
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Soul Exchange
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Deep Analysis
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Night's Whisper
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Claim the Precious
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Living Death
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Summons of Saruman
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Stitch Together
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Extract from Darkness
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Shadowspear
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Whip of Erebos
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Monument to Endurance
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
The Ozolith
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Defense Grid
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Fiendlash
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Mithril Coat
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Embercleave
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Null Brooch
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Wand of Orcus
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
60% of 5 decks +57% synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
60% of 5 decks +53% synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Dance of the Dead
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Blood Mist
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Grave Pact
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Remora
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Feast of Sanity
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Insight
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mindless Conscription
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Pestilence
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
60% of 5 decks +57% synergy
Cabal Coffers
60% of 5 decks +55% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60% of 5 decks +45% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40% of 5 decks +25% synergy
Rogue's Passage
40% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Wasteland
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Rivendell
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mines of Moria
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Arena of Glory
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Academy Ruins
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Urborg
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
80% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Inherited Envelope
60% of 5 decks +57% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Fellwar Stone
60% of 5 decks +25% synergy
Phial of Galadriel
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40% of 5 decks +23% synergy
Worn Powerstone
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20% of 5 decks -22% synergy
Rakdos Signet
20% of 5 decks -18% synergy
Dimir Signet
20% of 5 decks -20% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 5 decks -1% synergy
Thran Dynamo
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Patriar's Seal
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Mind Stone
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Swamp
100% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Mountain
100% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Island
100% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Exotic Orchard
80% of 5 decks +23% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80% of 5 decks +41% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
80% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
80% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Steam Vents
60% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Blood Crypt
60% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Sulfur Falls
60% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60% of 5 decks +3% synergy
Underground River
60% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Mount Doom
60% of 5 decks +52% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Watery Grave
60% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Seething Landscape
40% of 5 decks +21% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Xander's Lounge
40% of 5 decks -1% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Path of Ancestry
40% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Sunken Hollow
40% of 5 decks -2% synergy
Training Center
40% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Polluted Delta
40% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Hagra Mauling
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Escape Tunnel
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Prismatic Vista
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Fell the Profane
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Fabled Passage
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20% of 5 decks -2% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Graven Cairns
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20% of 5 decks -1% synergy
Reflecting Pool
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20% of 5 decks +4% synergy
Boggart Trawler
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Luxury Suite
20% of 5 decks -13% synergy
Jwari Disruption
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Maestros Theater
20% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
20% of 5 decks -6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Morphic Pool
20% of 5 decks -13% synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Scalding Tarn
20% of 5 decks -11% synergy
Thundering Falls
20% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Choked Estuary
20% of 5 decks +1% synergy
City of Brass
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy