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Lord of the Nazgûl
Price tag $1.31

Legendary CreatureWraith Noble

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#144 Current Rank
#144 Last Week
#103 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lord of the Nazgûl.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lord of the Nazgûl decks.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $2.21
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $8.75
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.46
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-2% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lord of the Nazgûl's abilities and overall game plan.

Nazgûl Nazgûl
+79% Synergy $11.73
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+67% Synergy $0.31
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+64% Synergy $2.28
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+62% Synergy $4.81
Opt Opt
+60% Synergy $0.10
Ringsight Ringsight
+60% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+56% Synergy $0.58
Consider Consider
+54% Synergy $0.36
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+50% Synergy $0.75
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+47% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lord of the Nazgûl decks.

Ponder Ponder
+44% Synergy $1.67
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+44% Synergy $0.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+38% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+31% Synergy $1.83
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $0.58
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+19% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $1.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $78.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $13.26
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $30.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $51.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $48.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $64.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lord of the Nazgûl's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+42% Synergy $7.57
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+33% Synergy $0.10
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+31% Synergy $1.15
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.41
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+23% Synergy $29.01
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+23% Synergy $1.85
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $1.94
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+21% Synergy $2.28
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $2.87
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $8.16
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+13% Synergy $0.55
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+13% Synergy $1.12
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.25
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+11% Synergy $0.11
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+9% Synergy $2.51
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $0.86
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.35
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $2.06
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $29.25
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+7% Synergy $1.48
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+7% Synergy $0.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.63
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+6% Synergy $6.17
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+5% Synergy $0.45
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bog Wraith Bog Wraith
+5% Synergy $0.07
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.26
Wonder Wonder
+4% Synergy $1.58
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+3% Synergy $7.89
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+1% Synergy $0.95
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+1% Synergy $0.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $3.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lord of the Nazgûl safe.

Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+43% Synergy $0.07
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+40% Synergy $0.11
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+37% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
+32% Synergy $2.15
Pongify Pongify
+27% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.48
Peek Peek
+22% Synergy $0.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+21% Synergy $1.52
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+20% Synergy $0.74
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.26
Cremate Cremate
+17% Synergy $0.10
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+14% Synergy $1.33
Impulse Impulse
+13% Synergy $0.10
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+13% Synergy $0.38
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+12% Synergy $0.50
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy $0.31
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.47
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.42
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $0.78
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+10% Synergy $2.82
Nasty End Nasty End
+10% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $19.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.78
Quicken Quicken
+9% Synergy $0.17
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+9% Synergy $0.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $46.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.03
Leap Leap
+8% Synergy $0.49
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+7% Synergy $0.15
Quick Study Quick Study
+7% Synergy $0.28
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+7% Synergy $0.09
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $10.54
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $5.28
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.26
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $0.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.52
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $13.78
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.41
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.75
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $45.90
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.36
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.36
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-9% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lord of the Nazgûl's game plan and control the board.

Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+42% Synergy $0.08
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+36% Synergy $3.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.32
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+34% Synergy $12.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+33% Synergy $0.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+23% Synergy $8.76
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+15% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.43
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.21
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+13% Synergy $8.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.15
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+11% Synergy $0.16
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+10% Synergy $0.48
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+10% Synergy $0.06
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $2.91
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.08
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+9% Synergy $10.43
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+9% Synergy $0.16
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+8% Synergy $0.59
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.47
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.52
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.21
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+6% Synergy $0.30
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+6% Synergy $0.04
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+5% Synergy $0.80
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.49
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.31
Living Death Living Death
+1% Synergy $2.40
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
0% Synergy $2.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.77
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.98
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.91
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
-2% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Glamdring Glamdring
+20% Synergy $1.13
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+18% Synergy $7.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $18.76
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+12% Synergy $16.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.12
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.14
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.45
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.34
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $15.86
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+4% Synergy $3.91
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $9.98
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy $14.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lord of the Nazgûl's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $4.98
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+18% Synergy $2.78
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $11.69
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+14% Synergy $0.34
Levitation Levitation
+8% Synergy $0.25
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+8% Synergy $1.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $1.89
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+5% Synergy $10.87
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+5% Synergy $0.29
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.64
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.49
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-4% Synergy $1.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lord of the Nazgûl to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+6% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+33% Synergy $8.10
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+23% Synergy $9.02
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+17% Synergy $1.10
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $1.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.70
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+10% Synergy $2.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $17.82
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.45
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $25.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+27% Synergy $0.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.05
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $3.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $1.01
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.25
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $78.39
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lord of the Nazgûl decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+15% Synergy $1.38
Underground River Underground River
+14% Synergy $0.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.78
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $4.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $7.94
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.29
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.63
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $17.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.75
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.06
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $7.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $7.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.26
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.36
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.18
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $1.80
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $21.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $19.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.07
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $19.92
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-5% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-9% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-9% Synergy $1.03
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-10% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-11% Synergy $0.24

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