Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Splinter's Technique
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Identity
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
78%inclusion101 decks130 decks
71%synergy
Call of the Ring
73%inclusion95 decks130 decks
65%synergy
Barad-dûr
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
60%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
58%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
54%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion93 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Anger
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Treason of Isengard
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Moria Scavenger
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Notion Thief
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
45%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Nazgûl
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
43%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Saruman the White
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Dunland Crebain
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Ringwraiths
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Executioner
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Moria Marauder
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Downfall
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Fling
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Big Score
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Foray of Orcs
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Living Death
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Widespread Brutality
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Decree of Pain
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Languish
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Wake the Dragon
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Swarming of Moria
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Mordor Muster
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Lidless Gaze
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
44%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
19%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Field of Ruin
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion122 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion129 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion129 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion123 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
78%inclusion101 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
77%inclusion100 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion97 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Choked Estuary
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
-23%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-26%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-23%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-26%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
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