Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
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Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Ringsight
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
51%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
49%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Moria Scavenger
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
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Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Nazgûl
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
43%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Saruman the White
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Hostage Taker
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Ringwraiths
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Downfall
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Fling
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Treason of Isengard
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Foray of Orcs
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Extract from Darkness
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Widespread Brutality
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Languish
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Swarming of Moria
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Propaganda
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Sphere
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion138 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Choked Estuary
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-28%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-28%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-24%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-28%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-29%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
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