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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Grave Researcher
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Pull from the Grave
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
81%inclusion287 decks356 decks
74%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
72%inclusion256 decks356 decks
68%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
72%inclusion256 decks356 decks
67%synergy
Moria Scavenger
68%inclusion243 decks356 decks
64%synergy
Summons of Saruman
69%inclusion244 decks356 decks
64%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
67%inclusion238 decks356 decks
61%synergy
Treason of Isengard
62%inclusion221 decks356 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
63%inclusion224 decks356 decks
57%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
62%inclusion219 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion235 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
61%inclusion218 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
61%inclusion217 decks356 decks
56%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
58%inclusion208 decks356 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion204 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
54%inclusion193 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion170 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
46%inclusion163 decks356 decks
41%synergy
Treasure Nabber
45%inclusion161 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Saruman the White
38%inclusion134 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion133 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Dunland Crebain
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Hostage Taker
35%inclusion125 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion100 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
23%inclusion82 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
21%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Warg Rider
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Titan
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion188 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Medicine
42%inclusion150 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Bitter Downfall
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Nasty End
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
-22%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-23%synergy
Bedevil
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Too Greedily, Too Deep
55%inclusion197 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
51%inclusion181 decks356 decks
45%synergy
Foray of Orcs
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Extract from Darkness
49%inclusion174 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Decree of Pain
47%inclusion166 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Claim the Precious
39%inclusion138 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Languish
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Dragon
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Lidless Gaze
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Swarming of Moria
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
28%inclusion98 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
24%inclusion85 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
17%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Invade the City
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
54%inclusion194 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
54%inclusion191 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Call of the Ring
50%inclusion179 decks356 decks
42%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Shiny Impetus
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion241 decks356 decks
45%synergy
Barad-dûr
61%inclusion217 decks356 decks
54%synergy
The Black Gate
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
47%inclusion166 decks356 decks
41%synergy
Field of Ruin
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion332 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion327 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Sphere
68%inclusion241 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion169 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Worn Powerstone
46%inclusion164 decks356 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
34%inclusion121 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Inherited Envelope
30%inclusion108 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
-29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion355 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion355 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion354 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion327 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion276 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion262 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion255 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion255 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
71%inclusion253 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion239 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion236 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
66%inclusion235 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
66%inclusion234 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion222 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion215 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion198 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion105 decks356 decks
-27%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-43%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy