Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Andy Zupke
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Grave Researcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Harvest
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
2%synergy
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Call of the Ring
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Nazgûl
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
64%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Animate Dead
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Barad-dûr
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Entomb
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Anger
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
43%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
89%inclusion108 decks121 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion101 decks121 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
18%synergy
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
28%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Moria Scavenger
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Warg Rider
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Frog
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Birthday Escape
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Claim the Precious
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
14%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
79%inclusion96 decks121 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion79 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion115 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion114 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion89 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
6%synergy
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