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

Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
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Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Call of the Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
The Black Gate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Moria Scavenger
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Rogue's Passage
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Ringsight
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Anger
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Summons of Saruman
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Living Death
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Nazgûl
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Nabber
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Hostage Taker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Moria Marauder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Likeness Looter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Medicine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wash Away
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soul Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Silumgar's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Teachings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Cast into the Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Extract from Darkness
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Decree of Pain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Treason of Isengard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Deep Analysis
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Languish
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Widespread Brutality
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Foray of Orcs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lidless Gaze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Birthday Escape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Wake the Dragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Exhume
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Immolating Gyre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bribery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Swarming of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Storm of Saruman
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
March from the Black Gate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Bath Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Breath of Fury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Barad-dûr
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mines of Moria
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Restless Reef
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mystifying Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Detection Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Commander's Sphere
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Worn Powerstone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Inherited Envelope
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Model of Unity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Underground River
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Choked Estuary
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-40%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-37%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy