Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Optimized Zombies

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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Saruman, the White Hand
93% of 1792 decks +84% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
90% of 1805 decks +82% synergy
Barad-dûr
89% of 1805 decks +79% synergy
March from the Black Gate
86% of 1805 decks +79% synergy
Call of the Ring
86% of 1805 decks +75% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
79% of 1792 decks +71% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
77% of 1805 decks +70% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
75% of 1805 decks +69% synergy
Warg Rider
73% of 1302 decks +69% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
73% of 1805 decks +67% synergy
Top Cards
Saruman's Trickery
74% of 1805 decks +67% synergy
Ringsight
72% of 1805 decks +63% synergy
Blasphemous Act
72% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
71% of 1792 decks +64% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
71% of 1805 decks +64% synergy
Widespread Brutality
71% of 1805 decks +66% synergy
Reanimate
69% of 1805 decks +46% synergy
Lazotep Plating
68% of 1805 decks +62% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
67% of 1805 decks +60% synergy
Foray of Orcs
66% of 1805 decks +60% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
94% of 1805 decks +75% synergy
The One Ring
84% of 1805 decks +70% synergy
Rhystic Study
64% of 1805 decks +39% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64% of 1805 decks +38% synergy
Demonic Tutor
39% of 1805 decks +17% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35% of 1805 decks +16% synergy
Deflecting Swat
28% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28% of 1805 decks +11% synergy
Ancient Tomb
26% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Notion Thief
23% of 1805 decks +15% synergy
Creatures
The Mouth of Sauron
60% of 1805 decks +54% synergy
Nazgûl
58% of 1805 decks +51% synergy
Saruman the White
50% of 1805 decks +46% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50% of 1792 decks +43% synergy
Moria Scavenger
50% of 1792 decks +44% synergy
Anger
47% of 1805 decks +36% synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
47% of 1805 decks +44% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45% of 1805 decks +19% synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
42% of 1805 decks +38% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
38% of 1805 decks +36% synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
31% of 1805 decks +27% synergy
Dunland Crebain
26% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
26% of 1792 decks +20% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
26% of 1805 decks +22% synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
24% of 1302 decks +22% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
24% of 1805 decks +20% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
22% of 1805 decks +20% synergy
Roaming Throne
22% of 1222 decks +12% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Eternal Skylord
21% of 1805 decks +19% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19% of 1792 decks +14% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
19% of 1805 decks +17% synergy
Wonder
17% of 1805 decks +14% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
16% of 1792 decks +10% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15% of 1805 decks +7% synergy
Bone Miser
14% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Ringwraiths
14% of 1803 decks +11% synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12% of 1805 decks +10% synergy
Abyssal Harvester
12% of 245 decks +10% synergy
Treasure Nabber
12% of 1805 decks +7% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
10% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
10% of 1802 decks +8% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
10% of 1803 decks +8% synergy
Changeling Outcast
10% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
The Lord of Pain
9% of 394 decks +7% synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
9% of 1125 decks +5% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
9% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Moria Marauder
9% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8% of 1805 decks -7% synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
6% of 1803 decks +5% synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
6% of 1802 decks +4% synergy
Easterling Vanguard
6% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
6% of 1792 decks +3% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
5% of 1805 decks +2% synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
59% of 1802 decks +53% synergy
Counterspell
58% of 1805 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Denial
54% of 1805 decks +25% synergy
Dark Ritual
53% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
47% of 1792 decks +41% synergy
Commence the Endgame
38% of 1805 decks +35% synergy
Chaos Warp
37% of 1805 decks -1% synergy
Mana Drain
35% of 1805 decks +19% synergy
Deadly Rollick
22% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21% of 1805 decks -2% synergy
Swan Song
21% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Withering Torment
18% of 404 decks +5% synergy
Terminate
16% of 1805 decks -11% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
15% of 1802 decks +12% synergy
Glorious Gale
14% of 1788 decks +12% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Bedevil
13% of 1805 decks -6% synergy
Negate
10% of 1805 decks -14% synergy
Mystical Tutor
10% of 1805 decks -4% synergy
Nasty End
10% of 1805 decks +7% synergy
Siege Smash
10% of 674 decks +9% synergy
Brainstorm
9% of 1805 decks -8% synergy
Frantic Search
9% of 1805 decks -5% synergy
Force of Will
8% of 1805 decks -3% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8% of 1805 decks +2% synergy
Deceive the Messenger
7% of 1788 decks +6% synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Go for the Throat
6% of 1805 decks -0% synergy
Consider
6% of 1805 decks +0% synergy
Deadly Dispute
6% of 1805 decks -1% synergy
Fact or Fiction
5% of 1805 decks -5% synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
64% of 1805 decks +58% synergy
Feed the Swarm
55% of 1805 decks +20% synergy
Summons of Saruman
55% of 1792 decks +48% synergy
Toxic Deluge
44% of 1805 decks +24% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
36% of 1803 decks +33% synergy
Claim the Precious
36% of 1802 decks +31% synergy
Faithless Looting
32% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Swarming of Moria
26% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Living Death
25% of 1805 decks +18% synergy
Jeska's Will
21% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Birthday Escape
21% of 1802 decks +17% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19% of 1803 decks +16% synergy
Mordor Muster
19% of 1792 decks +16% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19% of 248 decks +11% synergy
Vandalblast
18% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16% of 1792 decks +13% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
14% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Windfall
14% of 1805 decks -9% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
14% of 1792 decks +9% synergy
Damnation
12% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Invade the City
11% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
Victimize
9% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
8% of 1805 decks +7% synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
7% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Extract from Darkness
7% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Decree of Pain
6% of 1805 decks -1% synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Callous Dismissal
6% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Diabolic Intent
5% of 1805 decks -2% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5% of 1303 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
54% of 1805 decks +49% synergy
Lightning Greaves
38% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
Shadowspear
36% of 1805 decks +32% synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
34% of 1302 decks +31% synergy
Commander's Sphere
32% of 1805 decks +7% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
22% of 1802 decks +18% synergy
Mithril Coat
21% of 1802 decks +16% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 1805 decks -7% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17% of 1805 decks +14% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 1805 decks -5% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10% of 647 decks +6% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8% of 890 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 1805 decks -9% synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
6% of 1803 decks +5% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
61% of 1792 decks +53% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
55% of 1805 decks +50% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
43% of 1805 decks +40% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
39% of 1802 decks +36% synergy
Mindless Conscription
18% of 706 decks +18% synergy
Fiery Inscription
17% of 1805 decks +11% synergy
Animate Dead
17% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
All Will Be One
15% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Black Market Connections
15% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Remora
14% of 1805 decks -1% synergy
There and Back Again
13% of 1805 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11% of 1805 decks +0% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10% of 1803 decks +8% synergy
Storm of Saruman
10% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7% of 1376 decks +4% synergy
Into the Pit
6% of 394 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
22% of 1805 decks +20% synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
69% of 1792 decks +59% synergy
Rogue's Passage
58% of 1805 decks +35% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
50% of 1302 decks +45% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45% of 1805 decks +30% synergy
Bojuka Bog
36% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Reliquary Tower
29% of 1805 decks -5% synergy
Mines of Moria
27% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Rivendell
24% of 1805 decks +21% synergy
Cabal Coffers
21% of 1805 decks +15% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15% of 1805 decks +0% synergy
Command Beacon
13% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10% of 1805 decks +2% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Urza's Saga
9% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Field of Ruin
8% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6% of 1805 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Signet
93% of 1805 decks +5% synergy
Relic of Sauron
80% of 1792 decks +59% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50% of 1805 decks +9% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Dimir Signet
37% of 1805 decks -4% synergy
Rakdos Signet
37% of 1805 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
32% of 1805 decks -2% synergy
Izzet Signet
25% of 1805 decks -13% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Inherited Envelope
19% of 1792 decks +15% synergy
Mana Crypt
13% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
9% of 1805 decks -11% synergy
Mana Vault
6% of 1805 decks -2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 1805 decks +2% synergy
Xander's Lounge
70% of 1805 decks +29% synergy
Blood Crypt
68% of 1805 decks +25% synergy
Watery Grave
66% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66% of 1805 decks +22% synergy
Steam Vents
65% of 1805 decks +22% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64% of 1805 decks +23% synergy
Mount Doom
63% of 1805 decks +55% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
63% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Sulfur Falls
62% of 1805 decks +18% synergy
Luxury Suite
54% of 1805 decks +21% synergy
Morphic Pool
50% of 1805 decks +17% synergy
Exotic Orchard
47% of 1805 decks -9% synergy
Training Center
47% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44% of 1805 decks +4% synergy
Scalding Tarn
43% of 1805 decks +13% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42% of 1805 decks +11% synergy
Sunken Hollow
42% of 1805 decks -0% synergy
Polluted Delta
41% of 1805 decks +10% synergy
Underground River
38% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37% of 1805 decks +12% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Haunted Ridge
24% of 1805 decks +3% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23% of 1805 decks -0% synergy
Seething Landscape
23% of 691 decks +3% synergy
Choked Estuary
20% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Badlands
20% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Underground Sea
20% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Volcanic Island
20% of 1805 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
18% of 1805 decks -15% synergy
Reflecting Pool
18% of 1805 decks +8% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18% of 1805 decks -4% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15% of 1805 decks -1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
15% of 1805 decks -11% synergy
Shivan Reef
15% of 1805 decks -13% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14% of 417 decks +5% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13% of 1805 decks -10% synergy
Raucous Theater
12% of 1011 decks +2% synergy
Undercity Sewers
11% of 1015 decks +0% synergy
Blazemire Verge
11% of 417 decks +3% synergy
City of Brass
9% of 1805 decks -4% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
9% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
9% of 1805 decks +1% synergy
Thundering Falls
9% of 1011 decks -1% synergy
Mana Confluence
9% of 1805 decks -3% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8% of 1805 decks -0% synergy
Marsh Flats
6% of 1805 decks -4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
6% of 1805 decks -7% synergy
Fabled Passage
6% of 1805 decks -2% synergy
The Grey Havens
5% of 1802 decks +4% synergy