Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Optimized Reanimator

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Jun 2, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Sagas in Commander
Before all the big new Sagas from Final Fantasy are released, let's take a look at the Top 10 most played Sagas in Commander.
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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Worthy Cost
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
96% of 25 decks +74% synergy
Living Death
76% of 25 decks +69% synergy
Call of the Ring
68% of 25 decks +57% synergy
Victimize
64% of 25 decks +56% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
60% of 25 decks +56% synergy
Anger
60% of 25 decks +50% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
56% of 25 decks +49% synergy
Rogue's Passage
72% of 25 decks +49% synergy
Animate Dead
56% of 25 decks +48% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
52% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
84% of 25 decks +36% synergy
Feed the Swarm
68% of 25 decks +33% synergy
Faithless Looting
64% of 25 decks +45% synergy
Ringsight
56% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Arcane Denial
56% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Dark Ritual
56% of 25 decks +26% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
48% of 25 decks +43% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
48% of 25 decks +41% synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
48% of 25 decks +39% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
44% of 25 decks +38% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
72% of 25 decks +53% synergy
The One Ring
68% of 25 decks +54% synergy
Notion Thief
64% of 25 decks +55% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
40% of 25 decks +38% synergy
Underworld Breach
20% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Deflecting Swat
20% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Demonic Tutor
20% of 25 decks -2% synergy
Jeska's Will
16% of 25 decks -0% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12% of 25 decks -5% synergy
Creatures
Moria Scavenger
40% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
40% of 25 decks +32% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
36% of 25 decks +33% synergy
Treasure Nabber
36% of 25 decks +31% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
32% of 25 decks +29% synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
32% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
32% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
32% of 25 decks +25% synergy
Doomed Necromancer
28% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
28% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
28% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
28% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Warg Rider
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
24% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
24% of 25 decks +22% synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
24% of 25 decks +22% synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
24% of 25 decks +21% synergy
Wonder
24% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
24% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Nazgûl
24% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
24% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24% of 25 decks -2% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Merciless Executioner
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
20% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Hostage Taker
20% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
16% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
16% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
16% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Hell's Caretaker
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Inferno Titan
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Knollspine Dragon
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Oliphaunt
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44% of 25 decks -0% synergy
Entomb
40% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Frantic Search
36% of 25 decks +23% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Chaos Warp
36% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Fact or Fiction
28% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Consider
20% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
20% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20% of 25 decks -6% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
16% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Lazotep Plating
16% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
16% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Bedevil
16% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Negate
16% of 25 decks -8% synergy
Cauldron Dance
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Orcish Medicine
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Go for the Throat
12% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Terminate
12% of 25 decks -15% synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
40% of 25 decks +37% synergy
Stitch Together
36% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Extract from Darkness
36% of 25 decks +32% synergy
Persist
32% of 25 decks +29% synergy
Buried Alive
32% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Decree of Pain
32% of 25 decks +25% synergy
Toxic Deluge
28% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24% of 25 decks +21% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Birthday Escape
20% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Widespread Brutality
20% of 25 decks +15% synergy
Treason of Isengard
20% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Summons of Saruman
20% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Vandalblast
20% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
20% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Zombify
16% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Claim the Precious
16% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Diabolic Intent
16% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Beacon of Unrest
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Unmarked Grave
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Lidless Gaze
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Wake the Dragon
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Languish
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Deep Analysis
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
40% of 25 decks +15% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
32% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Lightning Greaves
32% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Mind Stone
24% of 25 decks +8% synergy
The Ozolith
16% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16% of 25 decks -9% synergy
Whip of Erebos
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Mithril Coat
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
44% of 25 decks +36% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
40% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Sneak Attack
24% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
24% of 17 decks +20% synergy
Necromancy
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Fiery Inscription
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
March from the Black Gate
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Rhystic Study
16% of 25 decks -9% synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
48% of 25 decks +38% synergy
The Black Gate
48% of 25 decks +37% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
36% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Bojuka Bog
32% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Mines of Moria
28% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Field of Ruin
20% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Reliquary Tower
12% of 25 decks -22% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
96% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
84% of 25 decks +62% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56% of 25 decks +15% synergy
Fellwar Stone
48% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Rakdos Signet
48% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Dimir Signet
44% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Izzet Signet
32% of 25 decks -6% synergy
Worn Powerstone
24% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Inherited Envelope
20% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 25 decks -0% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 25 decks -5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
84% of 25 decks +42% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
76% of 25 decks +36% synergy
Underground River
72% of 25 decks +46% synergy
Sulfur Falls
72% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Choked Estuary
64% of 25 decks +44% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64% of 25 decks +39% synergy
Sunken Hollow
64% of 25 decks +21% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56% of 25 decks +40% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52% of 25 decks +31% synergy
Evolving Wilds
52% of 25 decks +25% synergy
Path of Ancestry
52% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Exotic Orchard
40% of 25 decks -16% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Mount Doom
28% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Shivan Reef
28% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Luxury Suite
28% of 25 decks -5% synergy
Xander's Lounge
28% of 25 decks -13% synergy
Seething Landscape
25% of 12 decks +5% synergy
Haunted Ridge
24% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Blood Crypt
24% of 25 decks -19% synergy
Tainted Isle
20% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Watery Grave
20% of 25 decks -24% synergy
Fiery Islet
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Maestros Theater
16% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16% of 25 decks -16% synergy
Morphic Pool
16% of 25 decks -17% synergy
Training Center
16% of 25 decks -18% synergy
Shire Terrace
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
The Grey Havens
12% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Tainted Peak
12% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12% of 25 decks -4% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12% of 25 decks -13% synergy
Steam Vents
12% of 25 decks -31% synergy