Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Andy Zupke
Mar 31, 2026
Cocktail Hour for the Top 10 Commanders, With mtgdemonictutor
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Pull from the Grave
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Retro-Mutation
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
TCRI Building
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion275 decks345 decks
73%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
72%inclusion248 decks345 decks
67%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
71%inclusion245 decks345 decks
67%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
68%inclusion234 decks345 decks
63%synergy
Moria Scavenger
67%inclusion230 decks345 decks
62%synergy
Summons of Saruman
67%inclusion231 decks345 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion226 decks345 decks
59%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
61%inclusion211 decks345 decks
56%synergy
Treason of Isengard
61%inclusion210 decks345 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion213 decks345 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion224 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
61%inclusion211 decks345 decks
55%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion203 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion202 decks345 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion199 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion198 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
57%inclusion198 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion196 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
53%inclusion184 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion81 decks345 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
45%inclusion156 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Treasure Nabber
45%inclusion155 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
40%inclusion138 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Saruman the White
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Dunland Crebain
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
34%inclusion119 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Hostage Taker
34%inclusion118 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion113 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
26%inclusion88 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion82 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
22%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Ringwraiths
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Titan
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Moria Marauder
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion182 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
44%inclusion152 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion144 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Medicine
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion117 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Bitter Downfall
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion86 decks345 decks
-19%synergy
Nasty End
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
-23%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-22%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Cast into the Fire
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Too Greedily, Too Deep
55%inclusion190 decks345 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
51%inclusion176 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Foray of Orcs
50%inclusion173 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Extract from Darkness
48%inclusion167 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Decree of Pain
46%inclusion160 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Claim the Precious
39%inclusion136 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion132 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Languish
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Dragon
35%inclusion121 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Swarming of Moria
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29%inclusion100 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Lidless Gaze
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
26%inclusion89 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
23%inclusion81 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
16%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Invade the City
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
54%inclusion188 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
52%inclusion180 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Call of the Ring
50%inclusion173 decks345 decks
42%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Shiny Impetus
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
17%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion235 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
57%inclusion196 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
46%inclusion157 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Field of Ruin
39%inclusion134 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion322 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion316 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
68%inclusion234 decks345 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion230 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Worn Powerstone
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Inherited Envelope
31%inclusion107 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion90 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion344 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion344 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion343 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion317 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion263 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion252 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion246 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion245 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion243 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion231 decks345 decks
49%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion230 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion230 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
65%inclusion223 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion211 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion206 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion197 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion187 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion102 decks345 decks
-27%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-4%synergy