Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Upgraded Amass

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
All-Fates Scroll
3% of 30 decks +3% synergy
Quantum Riddler
3% of 31 decks +3% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
3% of 31 decks +2% synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
3% of 31 decks +3% synergy
Archenemy's Charm
3% of 31 decks +3% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Barad-dûr
84% of 58 decks +76% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
81% of 58 decks +74% synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
76% of 58 decks +68% synergy
Call of the Ring
76% of 58 decks +66% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
69% of 58 decks +62% synergy
The Black Gate
71% of 58 decks +61% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
67% of 58 decks +61% synergy
Ringsight
69% of 58 decks +61% synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
67% of 58 decks +61% synergy
Rogue's Passage
79% of 58 decks +57% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
76% of 58 decks +28% synergy
Arcane Denial
66% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Feed the Swarm
60% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
60% of 58 decks +54% synergy
Anger
57% of 58 decks +47% synergy
March from the Black Gate
55% of 58 decks +50% synergy
Reanimate
55% of 58 decks +32% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
55% of 58 decks +50% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
52% of 58 decks +46% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
50% of 58 decks +46% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
67% of 58 decks +49% synergy
The One Ring
47% of 58 decks +33% synergy
Notion Thief
31% of 58 decks +23% synergy
Demonic Tutor
10% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Rhystic Study
7% of 58 decks -18% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
5% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5% of 58 decks -14% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5% of 58 decks -20% synergy
Creatures
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
48% of 58 decks +43% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47% of 58 decks +40% synergy
Nazgûl
47% of 58 decks +41% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
43% of 58 decks +37% synergy
Moria Scavenger
41% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
38% of 58 decks +34% synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
34% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Warg Rider
33% of 58 decks +28% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Saruman the White
33% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
29% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
29% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
29% of 58 decks +24% synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
28% of 58 decks +24% synergy
Wonder
26% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Treasure Nabber
24% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
24% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Dunland Crebain
24% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
24% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
22% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Oliphaunt
19% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Merciless Executioner
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16% of 58 decks +12% synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
14% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Hostage Taker
14% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Easterling Vanguard
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Bone Miser
12% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Changeling Outcast
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Ringwraiths
10% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Eternal Skylord
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Taurean Mauler
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Filth
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
45% of 58 decks +39% synergy
Orcish Medicine
41% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
40% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Dark Ritual
36% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Counterspell
33% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Glorious Gale
31% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
29% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Lazotep Plating
29% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Consider
21% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Go for the Throat
19% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Nasty End
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Fact or Fiction
14% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Swan Song
14% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Bedevil
14% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Negate
12% of 58 decks -11% synergy
Chaos Warp
10% of 58 decks -28% synergy
Fling
10% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Bitter Downfall
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Soul's Fire
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Frantic Search
7% of 58 decks -7% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Terminate
7% of 58 decks -20% synergy
Mana Drain
7% of 58 decks -9% synergy
Tainted Strike
7% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Deceive the Messenger
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Rollick
5% of 58 decks -9% synergy
Drown in the Loch
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Brainstorm
5% of 58 decks -11% synergy
Smite the Deathless
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Stubborn Denial
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Deadly Dispute
5% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Rakdos Charm
5% of 58 decks -10% synergy
Reality Shift
5% of 58 decks -1% synergy
Mystic Confluence
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43% of 58 decks +24% synergy
Summons of Saruman
43% of 58 decks +37% synergy
Treason of Isengard
41% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Widespread Brutality
40% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Foray of Orcs
40% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Claim the Precious
40% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Living Death
38% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Toxic Deluge
34% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Birthday Escape
33% of 58 decks +30% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
31% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Victimize
29% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
28% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Extract from Darkness
26% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Decree of Pain
21% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Deep Analysis
19% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Wake the Dragon
19% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Mordor Muster
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Swarming of Moria
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Languish
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Lidless Gaze
14% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
14% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Vandalblast
12% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
12% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Buried Alive
12% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Diabolic Intent
9% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Unearth
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Night's Whisper
9% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Essence Harvest
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Windfall
7% of 58 decks -16% synergy
Invade the City
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Lórien Revealed
7% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7% of 58 decks -1% synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Callous Dismissal
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Will of the Abzan
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
Sinister Waltz
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Fire of Orthanc
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Stitch Together
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
45% of 58 decks +41% synergy
The Ozolith
21% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Lightning Greaves
21% of 58 decks -9% synergy
Mithril Coat
19% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Shadowspear
19% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Jet Medallion
12% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Stone of Erech
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Monument to Endurance
5% of 58 decks -0% synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
40% of 58 decks +34% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
29% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Fiery Inscription
19% of 58 decks +14% synergy
There and Back Again
19% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Animate Dead
12% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Scroll of Isildur
10% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10% of 58 decks -1% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
All Will Be One
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Storm of Saruman
7% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Black Market Connections
7% of 58 decks -6% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Impact Tremors
5% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Mindless Conscription
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
31% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Mines of Moria
29% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Rivendell
28% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
28% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Bojuka Bog
22% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Field of Ruin
22% of 58 decks +19% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Cabal Coffers
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Temple of the False God
10% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Wasteland
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5% of 58 decks -10% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Signet
97% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
78% of 58 decks +57% synergy
Commander's Sphere
48% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Inherited Envelope
47% of 58 decks +43% synergy
Mind Stone
45% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Dimir Signet
38% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34% of 58 decks -14% synergy
Izzet Signet
29% of 58 decks -7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
29% of 58 decks -9% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28% of 58 decks -16% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28% of 58 decks -14% synergy
Worn Powerstone
28% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Phial of Galadriel
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Thought Vessel
14% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Basalt Monolith
10% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Thran Dynamo
5% of 58 decks -0% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Mountain
100% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Island
100% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
79% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76% of 58 decks +19% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Sunken Hollow
74% of 58 decks +32% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Sulfur Falls
67% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
66% of 58 decks +40% synergy
Underground River
60% of 58 decks +34% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Choked Estuary
55% of 58 decks +36% synergy
Mount Doom
53% of 58 decks +46% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50% of 58 decks +34% synergy
Exotic Orchard
47% of 58 decks -10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
45% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
41% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Xander's Lounge
24% of 58 decks -17% synergy
Polluted Delta
21% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19% of 58 decks -14% synergy
Watery Grave
19% of 58 decks -26% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Luxury Suite
16% of 58 decks -17% synergy
Morphic Pool
16% of 58 decks -17% synergy
Scalding Tarn
16% of 58 decks -16% synergy
Haunted Ridge
16% of 58 decks -6% synergy
Steam Vents
14% of 58 decks -29% synergy
Seething Landscape
14% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Blood Crypt
14% of 58 decks -29% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Temple of Deceit
12% of 58 decks -3% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12% of 58 decks -12% synergy
Shire Terrace
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Reflecting Pool
12% of 58 decks +3% synergy
The Grey Havens
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Shivan Reef
10% of 58 decks -18% synergy
Fetid Pools
10% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10% of 58 decks -6% synergy
Training Center
10% of 58 decks -23% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Ash Barrens
9% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Tainted Isle
7% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7% of 58 decks -6% synergy
Canyon Slough
7% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Temple of Malice
7% of 58 decks -6% synergy