Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized

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Andy Zupke
Mar 10, 2026
March Commandness Bracket - East Conference Round One
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion53 decks357 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.7%inclusion13 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.0%inclusion6 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Diviner
1.1%inclusion4 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
1.1%inclusion4 decks354 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
79%inclusion1.03K decks1.30K decks
71%synergy
Nazgûl
62%inclusion809 decks1.30K decks
57%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
58%inclusion750 decks1.30K decks
52%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion773 decks1.30K decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
60%inclusion788 decks1.30K decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion972 decks1.30K decks
50%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
55%inclusion722 decks1.30K decks
49%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion630 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion543 decks1.30K decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion907 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion766 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion686 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion641 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion612 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion575 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Anger
40%inclusion523 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
39%inclusion512 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion505 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion503 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion503 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion1.13K decks1.30K decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion1.11K decks1.30K decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion770 decks1.30K decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion734 decks1.30K decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion683 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion604 decks1.30K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion566 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion545 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion400 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion382 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion492 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
37%inclusion488 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion465 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
31%inclusion401 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Warg Rider
27%inclusion349 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
27%inclusion348 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
25%inclusion320 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Wonder
24%inclusion318 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion312 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
23%inclusion301 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Moria Scavenger
23%inclusion301 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion293 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion284 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
22%inclusion281 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion228 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
17%inclusion226 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion202 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion173 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion172 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion169 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion166 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion165 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion162 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion161 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion151 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion143 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion137 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion134 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
8.7%inclusion114 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.7%inclusion114 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.8%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.1%inclusion93 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion484 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion478 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion455 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
28%inclusion360 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion321 decks1.30K decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion289 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion283 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Orcish Medicine
20%inclusion267 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion257 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion256 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion253 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion244 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion192 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion191 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion187 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion180 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion175 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion147 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
-15%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion131 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.5%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
33%inclusion432 decks1.30K decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion367 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion351 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion337 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion262 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion246 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion241 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Treason of Isengard
17%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion225 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Widespread Brutality
17%inclusion223 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Foray of Orcs
15%inclusion193 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion180 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion176 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion161 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion143 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion91 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion91 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion76 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Dark Deal
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
37%inclusion478 decks1.30K decks
33%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion412 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion383 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion322 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion240 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion192 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion172 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
-16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion140 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.3%inclusion121 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion439 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion362 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion358 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
27%inclusion350 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion331 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion302 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion165 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion163 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion157 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion146 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion145 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion131 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.1%inclusion92 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion85 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion605 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion538 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38%inclusion491 decks1.30K decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion443 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion319 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion307 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion254 decks1.30K decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion244 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion234 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion185 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion134 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion132 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion119 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.8%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.28K decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.25K decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
72%inclusion934 decks1.30K decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion782 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion671 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion629 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion555 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion384 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion362 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion312 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion264 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion248 decks1.30K decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion232 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion218 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion202 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion121 decks835 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion167 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion148 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion1.25K decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion1.22K decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.22K decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion1.19K decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion910 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion876 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion841 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
61%inclusion798 decks1.30K decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion782 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion742 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion737 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion717 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion688 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion673 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion634 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion623 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion593 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion591 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion589 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion578 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion568 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion554 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion486 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion455 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion360 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion299 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion284 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion271 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion269 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion268 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion266 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion260 decks1.30K decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion252 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion252 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion249 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion248 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion248 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion246 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion231 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion222 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion210 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion196 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion193 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion193 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion186 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion183 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy