Sauron, the Dark Lord (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Josh Nelson
May 11, 2026
Josh Nelson
Another Final Fantasy Commander Has Cracked the EDHREC Top 10
So long, Lathril! Standard's prolific, now-axed tyrant, Vivi Ornitier, is now in the #10 spot on our Most Popular Commanders list!
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Tablet of Discovery
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Potioner's Trove
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Grave Researcher
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Pull from the Grave
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion283 decks352 decks
74%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
72%inclusion253 decks352 decks
68%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
72%inclusion252 decks352 decks
67%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
68%inclusion241 decks352 decks
64%synergy
Summons of Saruman
68%inclusion238 decks352 decks
63%synergy
Moria Scavenger
67%inclusion236 decks352 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion233 decks352 decks
60%synergy
Treason of Isengard
62%inclusion218 decks352 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion218 decks352 decks
56%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
61%inclusion213 decks352 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion232 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
61%inclusion214 decks352 decks
55%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
60%inclusion212 decks352 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion206 decks352 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion206 decks352 decks
30%synergy
Anger
59%inclusion206 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
58%inclusion205 decks352 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion204 decks352 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion200 decks352 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion200 decks352 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
54%inclusion189 decks352 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion88 decks352 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion23 decks352 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
48%inclusion168 decks352 decks
42%synergy
Treasure Nabber
45%inclusion158 decks352 decks
41%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
45%inclusion158 decks352 decks
40%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
39%inclusion139 decks352 decks
37%synergy
Saruman the White
38%inclusion133 decks352 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion129 decks352 decks
33%synergy
Dunland Crebain
37%inclusion129 decks352 decks
35%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
35%inclusion123 decks352 decks
32%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
34%inclusion121 decks352 decks
32%synergy
Hostage Taker
34%inclusion121 decks352 decks
25%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion116 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
30%inclusion106 decks352 decks
28%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
29%inclusion102 decks352 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion97 decks352 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion97 decks352 decks
26%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion96 decks352 decks
25%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
27%inclusion95 decks352 decks
26%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion94 decks352 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
25%inclusion89 decks352 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion84 decks352 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion83 decks352 decks
-3%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
23%inclusion82 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
23%inclusion81 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
22%inclusion78 decks352 decks
21%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
22%inclusion78 decks352 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion76 decks352 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl
19%inclusion66 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
18%inclusion65 decks352 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
18%inclusion63 decks352 decks
17%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion61 decks352 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion60 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
17%inclusion60 decks352 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion58 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion56 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Titan
15%inclusion52 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion52 decks352 decks
13%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
15%inclusion52 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
14%inclusion50 decks352 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
14%inclusion49 decks352 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
13%inclusion46 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion45 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
13%inclusion45 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
12%inclusion42 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
10%inclusion35 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion34 decks352 decks
-2%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
7.7%inclusion27 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
6.3%inclusion22 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
53%inclusion188 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
45%inclusion159 decks352 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Medicine
42%inclusion149 decks352 decks
38%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion148 decks352 decks
36%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion135 decks352 decks
31%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
34%inclusion119 decks352 decks
30%synergy
Bitter Downfall
29%inclusion101 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
28%inclusion100 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion90 decks352 decks
-19%synergy
Nasty End
22%inclusion76 decks352 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion72 decks352 decks
18%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion71 decks352 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion71 decks352 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion66 decks352 decks
15%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
16%inclusion58 decks352 decks
16%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion45 decks352 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
-13%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion42 decks352 decks
-23%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion39 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion37 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion32 decks352 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.2%inclusion29 decks352 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion26 decks352 decks
-23%synergy
Bedevil
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion20 decks352 decks
-9%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.7%inclusion20 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.7%inclusion20 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.7%inclusion20 decks352 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Too Greedily, Too Deep
55%inclusion195 decks352 decks
52%synergy
Living Death
51%inclusion178 decks352 decks
45%synergy
Foray of Orcs
51%inclusion178 decks352 decks
46%synergy
Extract from Darkness
49%inclusion172 decks352 decks
46%synergy
Decree of Pain
47%inclusion165 decks352 decks
42%synergy
Claim the Precious
38%inclusion134 decks352 decks
35%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion134 decks352 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Dragon
36%inclusion125 decks352 decks
33%synergy
Languish
36%inclusion125 decks352 decks
33%synergy
Swarming of Moria
30%inclusion104 decks352 decks
28%synergy
Lidless Gaze
29%inclusion102 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29%inclusion102 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion96 decks352 decks
24%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
27%inclusion95 decks352 decks
26%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25%inclusion87 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Mordor Muster
24%inclusion86 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion86 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
23%inclusion82 decks352 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion70 decks352 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion66 decks352 decks
16%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
14%inclusion51 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
9.4%inclusion33 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.1%inclusion25 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion25 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Invade the City
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
-13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion23 decks352 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.0%inclusion21 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
0%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
-14%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion43 decks352 decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion41 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion39 decks352 decks
-18%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
55%inclusion192 decks352 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion187 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Call of the Ring
49%inclusion174 decks352 decks
41%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
36%inclusion128 decks352 decks
33%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
30%inclusion105 decks352 decks
28%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
27%inclusion96 decks352 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion80 decks352 decks
19%synergy
Shiny Impetus
19%inclusion66 decks352 decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion66 decks352 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
14%inclusion49 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.2%inclusion29 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.2%inclusion29 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion26 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Morgul-Knife Wound
5.7%inclusion20 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
10%inclusion36 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion236 decks352 decks
45%synergy
Barad-dûr
59%inclusion209 decks352 decks
52%synergy
The Black Gate
56%inclusion198 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
46%inclusion163 decks352 decks
40%synergy
Field of Ruin
38%inclusion135 decks352 decks
35%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion70 decks352 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion41 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
-13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion327 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion323 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
67%inclusion237 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion236 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion165 decks352 decks
34%synergy
Worn Powerstone
46%inclusion162 decks352 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion117 decks352 decks
30%synergy
Inherited Envelope
30%inclusion104 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion97 decks352 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion95 decks352 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion89 decks352 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion80 decks352 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion69 decks352 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion68 decks352 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion65 decks352 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion62 decks352 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.4%inclusion33 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion351 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion351 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion350 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion323 decks352 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion269 decks352 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion254 decks352 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion250 decks352 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion249 decks352 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion247 decks352 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion236 decks352 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion233 decks352 decks
43%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
66%inclusion232 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Choked Estuary
65%inclusion229 decks352 decks
48%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
65%inclusion228 decks352 decks
50%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion216 decks352 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion209 decks352 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion200 decks352 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion193 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion103 decks352 decks
-27%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion48 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion47 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion40 decks352 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
-1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion38 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion36 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion36 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.8%inclusion31 decks352 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
7.4%inclusion26 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.1%inclusion25 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion25 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.3%inclusion22 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
6.0%inclusion21 decks352 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion21 decks352 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
-4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
3%synergy
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