Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Flashback
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Grave Researcher
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Pull from the Grave
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion283 decks353 decks
73%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
71%inclusion252 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
72%inclusion253 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
68%inclusion240 decks353 decks
63%synergy
Summons of Saruman
68%inclusion239 decks353 decks
63%synergy
Moria Scavenger
67%inclusion237 decks353 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion234 decks353 decks
60%synergy
Treason of Isengard
62%inclusion219 decks353 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion219 decks353 decks
56%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
61%inclusion214 decks353 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion232 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
60%inclusion213 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
60%inclusion213 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion207 decks353 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion207 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion207 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion205 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
58%inclusion205 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion201 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion200 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
54%inclusion189 decks353 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion168 decks353 decks
42%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
45%inclusion158 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Treasure Nabber
44%inclusion157 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
39%inclusion139 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Saruman the White
38%inclusion133 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion131 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Dunland Crebain
36%inclusion128 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion123 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
35%inclusion122 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Hostage Taker
34%inclusion121 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion117 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion99 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion94 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
23%inclusion82 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
22%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
22%inclusion79 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion59 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion57 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Titan
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion186 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Medicine
42%inclusion148 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion148 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Fact or Fiction
39%inclusion136 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion121 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Bitter Downfall
29%inclusion102 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
28%inclusion99 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
-19%synergy
Nasty End
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion72 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion70 decks353 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
-23%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
-23%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Too Greedily, Too Deep
56%inclusion196 decks353 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
51%inclusion180 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Foray of Orcs
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
46%synergy
Extract from Darkness
48%inclusion171 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Decree of Pain
47%inclusion166 decks353 decks
42%synergy
Claim the Precious
38%inclusion134 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion133 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Dragon
36%inclusion127 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Languish
36%inclusion126 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Lidless Gaze
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Swarming of Moria
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion86 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion86 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
24%inclusion83 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
16%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Invade the City
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
-18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
54%inclusion192 decks353 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion188 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Call of the Ring
50%inclusion175 decks353 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
37%inclusion129 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Shiny Impetus
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion238 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion210 decks353 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
56%inclusion199 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
46%inclusion163 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Field of Ruin
38%inclusion134 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion72 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion329 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion325 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
68%inclusion239 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion237 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion164 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Worn Powerstone
46%inclusion161 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion116 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Inherited Envelope
29%inclusion104 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion352 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion352 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion351 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion324 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
77%inclusion271 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion256 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion251 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion251 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
71%inclusion249 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion237 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
66%inclusion234 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion233 decks353 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
65%inclusion230 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
65%inclusion229 decks353 decks
50%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion217 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion210 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion200 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion195 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
-27%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-43%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
3%synergy
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