Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Control

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Splinter's Technique
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Nazgûl
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
45%synergy
The Black Gate
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Barad-dûr
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Notion Thief
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Moria Scavenger
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Warg Rider
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Consider
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Ringsight
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Claim the Precious
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Persist
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Languish
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
29%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
March from the Black Gate
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Urborg
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Relic of Sauron
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Inherited Envelope
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Island
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Mount Doom
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
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