Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion69 decks80 decks
78%synergy
Nazgûl
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
76%synergy
The Black Gate
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
63%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
66%inclusion53 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
48%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion70 decks80 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
18%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Saruman the White
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Filth
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Nabber
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Nasty End
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Fling
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Commence the Endgame
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Claim the Precious
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Treason of Isengard
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Foray of Orcs
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Swarming of Moria
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
27%synergy
March from the Black Gate
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
23%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
21%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion76 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
62%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
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