Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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Grave Researcher
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.1%inclusion24 decks467 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
3.2%inclusion4 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
1.1%inclusion2 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
1.1%inclusion2 decks174 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion1.12K decks1.40K decks
72%synergy
Nazgûl
61%inclusion859 decks1.40K decks
56%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion834 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion847 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
57%inclusion803 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion1.05K decks1.40K decks
50%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
55%inclusion773 decks1.40K decks
48%synergy
Ringsight
49%inclusion682 decks1.40K decks
42%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion587 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
39%inclusion552 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion977 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion823 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion742 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion696 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion662 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion616 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion572 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion551 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion551 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion538 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion1.22K decks1.40K decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion1.20K decks1.40K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion822 decks1.40K decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion785 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion719 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion636 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion598 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion581 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion432 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion406 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion530 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion527 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion508 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
31%inclusion434 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
27%inclusion376 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Warg Rider
27%inclusion374 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
25%inclusion348 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion347 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion335 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Moria Scavenger
23%inclusion327 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
23%inclusion319 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion313 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion304 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
22%inclusion304 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
18%inclusion254 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion252 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion239 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion87 decks521 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion223 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion190 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion180 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion180 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion179 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion179 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion171 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion167 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion164 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion161 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
10%inclusion146 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion146 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion142 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion136 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion134 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.8%inclusion124 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.8%inclusion124 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.1%inclusion114 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.5%inclusion105 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion516 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion506 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion495 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
27%inclusion379 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion350 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion316 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion313 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Orcish Medicine
20%inclusion286 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion274 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion273 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion271 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion263 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion222 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion205 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion198 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion167 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion147 decks1.40K decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion134 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion129 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.8%inclusion123 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Consider
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.4%inclusion90 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
34%inclusion481 decks1.40K decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion402 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion387 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion368 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Claim the Precious
19%inclusion272 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion268 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion261 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion250 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion243 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Treason of Isengard
17%inclusion239 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion231 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Foray of Orcs
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion190 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion186 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion180 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion172 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion122 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.2%inclusion115 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.5%inclusion105 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion74 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
37%inclusion515 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion455 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion414 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion351 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion262 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion203 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion184 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion153 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion149 decks1.40K decks
-16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.5%inclusion133 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion116 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.3%inclusion102 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.8%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion480 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion396 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion378 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion368 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion346 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion318 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion174 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion166 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion155 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion145 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7.7%inclusion108 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.8%inclusion95 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion94 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion645 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion573 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion528 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion491 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion337 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion319 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion265 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion258 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion257 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion254 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion127 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion136 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion122 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion117 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion71 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.37K decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.33K decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
72%inclusion1.01K decks1.40K decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion841 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion725 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion683 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion602 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion414 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion395 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion329 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion275 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion269 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
17%inclusion241 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion230 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion149 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion218 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion177 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion155 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion117 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.1%inclusion113 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion113 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion93 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion90 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion1.35K decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion1.31K decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion1.31K decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion1.28K decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion977 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion941 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion907 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion865 decks1.40K decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion838 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion797 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion796 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion766 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion742 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion718 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion675 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion670 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion640 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion635 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion629 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion619 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion607 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion599 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion522 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion487 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion378 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion323 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion305 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion290 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion286 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion284 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion284 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion281 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion271 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion271 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion271 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion270 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion269 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion263 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion243 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion240 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion233 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion222 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion222 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion212 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion207 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion206 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion195 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion192 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
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