Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Core Tokens

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Moonlit Meditation
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
86% of 51 decks +78% synergy
Barad-dûr
82% of 51 decks +74% synergy
March from the Black Gate
76% of 51 decks +71% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
75% of 51 decks +70% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
75% of 51 decks +68% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
69% of 51 decks +62% synergy
Treason of Isengard
67% of 51 decks +61% synergy
Foray of Orcs
65% of 51 decks +60% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
65% of 51 decks +59% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
65% of 51 decks +59% synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67% of 51 decks +33% synergy
Call of the Ring
65% of 51 decks +55% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
63% of 51 decks +57% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
63% of 51 decks +57% synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
63% of 51 decks +58% synergy
Orcish Medicine
61% of 51 decks +56% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
59% of 51 decks +54% synergy
Ringsight
57% of 51 decks +49% synergy
Warg Rider
56% of 48 decks +52% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
55% of 51 decks +52% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
29% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Notion Thief
12% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Dunland Crebain
53% of 51 decks +51% synergy
Saruman the White
49% of 51 decks +46% synergy
Moria Scavenger
47% of 51 decks +42% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
43% of 51 decks +37% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
43% of 51 decks +37% synergy
Nazgûl
37% of 51 decks +32% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
37% of 51 decks +35% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
37% of 51 decks +35% synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33% of 51 decks +30% synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
31% of 51 decks +28% synergy
Eternal Skylord
29% of 51 decks +28% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
29% of 51 decks +24% synergy
Anger
29% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
27% of 51 decks +26% synergy
Easterling Vanguard
25% of 51 decks +25% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25% of 51 decks +23% synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
25% of 51 decks +25% synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
25% of 51 decks +24% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
24% of 51 decks +18% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22% of 51 decks +18% synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
22% of 51 decks +21% synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
22% of 51 decks +20% synergy
Ringwraiths
22% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
18% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
18% of 51 decks +16% synergy
Treasure Nabber
14% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
14% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Moria Marauder
14% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
14% of 51 decks +12% synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
12% of 48 decks +11% synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
12% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Oliphaunt
12% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
12% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Grim Initiate
12% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Guttersnipe
12% of 51 decks +6% synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
12% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Lazotep Reaver
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Changeling Outcast
10% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
8% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Wonder
8% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
39% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35% of 51 decks +28% synergy
Lazotep Plating
35% of 51 decks +31% synergy
Counterspell
35% of 51 decks -9% synergy
Dark Ritual
27% of 51 decks -4% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
27% of 51 decks +23% synergy
Nasty End
24% of 51 decks +21% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Fact or Fiction
22% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Glorious Gale
22% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Terminate
20% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Commence the Endgame
20% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Chaos Warp
18% of 51 decks -20% synergy
Negate
18% of 51 decks -6% synergy
Consider
18% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Bedevil
16% of 51 decks -3% synergy
Deceive the Messenger
14% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Bitter Downfall
10% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Go for the Throat
10% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Frantic Search
8% of 51 decks -6% synergy
Brainstorm
8% of 51 decks -9% synergy
Crush Dissent
8% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Cancel
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Infernal Grasp
8% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Rush the Room
6% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Fling
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Rakdos Charm
6% of 51 decks -9% synergy
Opt
6% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Abrade
6% of 51 decks -3% synergy
Withering Torment
6% of 35 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Summons of Saruman
49% of 51 decks +43% synergy
Claim the Precious
47% of 51 decks +43% synergy
Widespread Brutality
43% of 51 decks +39% synergy
Mordor Muster
43% of 51 decks +41% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
43% of 51 decks +40% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
37% of 51 decks +35% synergy
Faithless Looting
35% of 51 decks +16% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
33% of 51 decks +31% synergy
Reanimate
33% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Decree of Pain
31% of 51 decks +25% synergy
Swarming of Moria
31% of 51 decks +29% synergy
Birthday Escape
25% of 51 decks +23% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25% of 51 decks +21% synergy
Invade the City
22% of 51 decks +20% synergy
Living Death
22% of 51 decks +15% synergy
Extract from Darkness
22% of 51 decks +18% synergy
Deep Analysis
20% of 51 decks +15% synergy
The Torment of Gollum
20% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
18% of 51 decks +16% synergy
Victimize
16% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Toxic Deluge
16% of 51 decks -5% synergy
Wake the Dragon
16% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
14% of 51 decks +12% synergy
Lidless Gaze
14% of 51 decks +12% synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
14% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Callous Dismissal
12% of 51 decks +11% synergy
Languish
12% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Vandalblast
10% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Lash of the Balrog
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Relentless Advance
10% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8% of 12 decks +7% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8% of 49 decks +6% synergy
Dread Return
8% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Toll of the Invasion
8% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Windfall
6% of 51 decks -17% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Bleeding Edge
6% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Persist
6% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Fire of Orthanc
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Buried Alive
6% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Zombify
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19% of 48 decks +16% synergy
The Ozolith
18% of 51 decks +13% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Lightning Greaves
14% of 51 decks -16% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Mithril Coat
10% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Prowler's Helm
8% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Shadowspear
8% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Embercleave
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Stone of Erech
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5% of 38 decks +2% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
51% of 51 decks +44% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
37% of 51 decks +33% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
35% of 51 decks +32% synergy
Fiery Inscription
29% of 51 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Storm of Saruman
12% of 51 decks +10% synergy
Rising of the Day
10% of 51 decks +6% synergy
There and Back Again
10% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Mindless Conscription
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Animate Dead
8% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Aqueous Form
6% of 51 decks +2% synergy
All Will Be One
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
18% of 51 decks +16% synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
6% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53% of 51 decks +30% synergy
The Black Gate
51% of 51 decks +41% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
31% of 49 decks +26% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25% of 51 decks +18% synergy
Bojuka Bog
22% of 51 decks -3% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 51 decks -18% synergy
Field of Ruin
16% of 51 decks +12% synergy
Mines of Moria
12% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Rivendell
10% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Temple of the False God
8% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8% of 51 decks -7% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Signet
94% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
55% of 51 decks +31% synergy
Relic of Sauron
53% of 51 decks +32% synergy
Mind Stone
39% of 51 decks +24% synergy
Inherited Envelope
35% of 51 decks +32% synergy
Rakdos Signet
35% of 51 decks -3% synergy
Dimir Signet
33% of 51 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31% of 51 decks -17% synergy
Izzet Signet
27% of 51 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 51 decks -16% synergy
Worn Powerstone
24% of 51 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22% of 51 decks -22% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20% of 51 decks +16% synergy
Fellwar Stone
20% of 51 decks -15% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Thought Vessel
14% of 51 decks -8% synergy
Basalt Monolith
12% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Thran Dynamo
6% of 51 decks +0% synergy
Midnight Clock
6% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Swamp
98% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Mountain
98% of 51 decks +7% synergy
Island
98% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Command Tower
94% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
80% of 51 decks +23% synergy
Sunken Hollow
69% of 51 decks +27% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67% of 51 decks +28% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Sulfur Falls
57% of 51 decks +12% synergy
Exotic Orchard
51% of 51 decks -6% synergy
Underground River
43% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Evolving Wilds
43% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Choked Estuary
43% of 51 decks +24% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
37% of 51 decks +17% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35% of 51 decks +19% synergy
Path of Ancestry
35% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Mount Doom
29% of 51 decks +22% synergy
Seething Landscape
27% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18% of 51 decks -8% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Xander's Lounge
18% of 51 decks -23% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Blood Crypt
16% of 51 decks -27% synergy
Temple of Malice
16% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Watery Grave
16% of 51 decks -29% synergy
Shivan Reef
14% of 51 decks -14% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Steam Vents
14% of 51 decks -29% synergy
Temple of Deceit
14% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Haunted Ridge
14% of 51 decks -8% synergy
Training Center
14% of 51 decks -20% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Maestros Theater
12% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Shire Terrace
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Reflecting Pool
10% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Grixis Panorama
10% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Morphic Pool
10% of 51 decks -23% synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
10% of 51 decks +8% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8% of 51 decks +1% synergy
Graven Cairns
8% of 51 decks +2% synergy
Ash Barrens
8% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Luxury Suite
8% of 51 decks -25% synergy
Dismal Backwater
8% of 51 decks +1% synergy
The Grey Havens
8% of 51 decks +6% synergy
Scalding Tarn
8% of 51 decks -23% synergy