Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Nazgûl
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
39%synergy
The Black Gate
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Moria Scavenger
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bone Miser
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Medicine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Glorious Gale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ringsight
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Claim the Precious
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Summons of Saruman
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Brutality
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Languish
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Exhume
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
March from the Black Gate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Barad-dûr
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Inherited Envelope
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy