Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Mar 10, 2026
Andy Zupke
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Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Diviner
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
74%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion113 decks115 decks
74%synergy
Nazgûl
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
66%synergy
The Black Gate
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
51%synergy
Barad-dûr
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Ringsight
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion105 decks115 decks
78%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Bone Miser
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Norman Osborn
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Medicine
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Languish
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
10%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion112 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion111 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion92 decks115 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion113 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion110 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion107 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion106 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
10%synergy
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