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Saruman of Many Colors
Price tag $0.76

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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

#526 Current Rank
#487 Last Week
#517 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Saruman of Many Colors.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Saruman of Many Colors decks.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.50
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $5.82
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+1% Synergy $0.22
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+1% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman of Many Colors's abilities and overall game plan.

Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+67% Synergy $3.19
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+54% Synergy $0.18
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+48% Synergy $5.49
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+46% Synergy $5.83
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+46% Synergy $1.27
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+45% Synergy $2.50
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+45% Synergy $4.70
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+44% Synergy $0.47
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+43% Synergy $0.91
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+42% Synergy $0.59

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman of Many Colors decks.

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+40% Synergy $1.97
Opt Opt
+39% Synergy $0.12
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+37% Synergy $9.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+36% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+28% Synergy $4.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.60
Void Rend Void Rend
+10% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+23% Synergy $1.65
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $99.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $37.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $14.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $48.00
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $47.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Saruman of Many Colors's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+32% Synergy $41.22
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.53
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+28% Synergy $0.81
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+28% Synergy $0.12
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+27% Synergy $1.75
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+26% Synergy $0.09
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+23% Synergy $0.19
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+23% Synergy $0.15
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.51
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.89
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $3.54
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+19% Synergy $0.17
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+16% Synergy $37.25
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+16% Synergy $0.78
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+14% Synergy $0.73
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+13% Synergy $0.14
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $3.58
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+13% Synergy $0.12
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+12% Synergy $0.14
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+12% Synergy $0.93
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+11% Synergy $1.68
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+11% Synergy $3.75
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $21.40
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+10% Synergy $0.10
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+10% Synergy $1.53
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.52
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+9% Synergy $0.98
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $16.93
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.34
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+8% Synergy $2.93
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+7% Synergy $0.50
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $1.48
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.50
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.72
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+7% Synergy $0.64
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+7% Synergy $0.06
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.13
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $15.12
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+6% Synergy $1.88
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+6% Synergy $0.40
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+6% Synergy $0.06
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $11.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.77
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $7.07
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-1% Synergy $1.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
-1% Synergy $11.74
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $20.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman of Many Colors safe.

Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+38% Synergy $0.51
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.22
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+34% Synergy $1.53
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+27% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+24% Synergy $2.41
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+20% Synergy $5.05
Into the Story Into the Story
+16% Synergy $0.15
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+14% Synergy $6.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.93
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+13% Synergy $0.13
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.32
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+10% Synergy $1.12
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+10% Synergy $2.01
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.93
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.23
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.21
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.08
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+7% Synergy $0.45
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.16
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.61
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.74
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.80
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $1.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.65
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $21.94
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $8.08
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.27
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $11.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.83
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $62.72
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $47.15
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $31.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman of Many Colors's game plan and control the board.

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+41% Synergy $2.06
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+36% Synergy $0.51
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.29
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $4.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.19
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+24% Synergy $0.17
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $6.67
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.62
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+17% Synergy $0.28
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+17% Synergy $0.81
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+16% Synergy $5.08
Ringsight Ringsight
+15% Synergy $0.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.35
Traumatize Traumatize
+12% Synergy $4.06
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.18
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.53
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $1.24
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $3.18
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $0.56
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.43
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.73
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+6% Synergy $0.48
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.14
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.77
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $5.43
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $8.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $30.36
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $2.57
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.16
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.24
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.79
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.86
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+34% Synergy $11.40
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+26% Synergy $17.69
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+23% Synergy $26.32
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $6.77
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+14% Synergy $2.14
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+10% Synergy $0.35
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $7.17
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.51
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $18.16
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+5% Synergy $0.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $9.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $24.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Saruman of Many Colors's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+34% Synergy $5.47
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+27% Synergy $7.82
Monk Class Monk Class
+24% Synergy $0.43
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+15% Synergy $3.73
As Foretold As Foretold
+14% Synergy $1.63
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+14% Synergy $1.85
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+12% Synergy $11.16
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $16.93
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.23
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+8% Synergy $6.47
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $3.20
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+8% Synergy $1.13
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $0.35
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.73
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+5% Synergy $2.13
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.55
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.61
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.96
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $0.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.94
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $4.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman of Many Colors to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+18% Synergy $5.76
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+7% Synergy $1.18
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $6.25

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+24% Synergy $0.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $5.01
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.50
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy $11.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $3.28
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.15
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $1.49
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $1.06
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $27.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $8.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $20.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.72
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.71
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $4.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Saruman of Many Colors decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+10% Synergy $1.12
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+9% Synergy $2.86
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $5.33
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.22
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $12.68
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $15.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $18.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.19
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $18.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.60
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $13.29
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.29
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.50
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.81
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $3.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $9.01
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $16.58
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $23.91
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.15
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.17
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.68

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