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

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Mar 31, 2026
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Nazgûl
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Warg Rider
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
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Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Norman Osborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Medicine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Nasty End
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commence the Endgame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Persist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Widespread Brutality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ringsight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Electroduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heat Shimmer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Callous Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Summons of Saruman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
From the Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quasiduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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