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Saruman of Many Colors
Price tag $0.79

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Esper

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

#557 Current Rank
#529 Last Week
#492 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.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.26
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $2.96
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $34.04
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $3.36
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+1% Synergy $1.79

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 $2.37
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+53% Synergy $0.20
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+48% Synergy $6.67
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+47% Synergy $5.74
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+46% Synergy $1.30
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+45% Synergy $3.20
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+44% Synergy $2.66
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+44% Synergy $0.33
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+43% Synergy $1.00
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+41% Synergy $0.73

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 $0.98
Opt Opt
+39% Synergy $0.10
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+38% Synergy $7.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+36% Synergy $1.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+28% Synergy $3.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.71
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+24% Synergy $1.56
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $91.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $30.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $13.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $44.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.40
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+31% Synergy $43.52
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+28% Synergy $0.72
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+28% Synergy $0.06
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+26% Synergy $1.39
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+26% Synergy $0.10
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+23% Synergy $0.18
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+22% Synergy $0.16
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $2.76
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.90
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+20% Synergy $0.16
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+17% Synergy $20.94
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+17% Synergy $0.71
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+14% Synergy $0.67
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+14% Synergy $0.14
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $1.92
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+13% Synergy $0.14
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+13% Synergy $0.08
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+12% Synergy $1.32
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+11% Synergy $1.71
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+11% Synergy $2.32
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $14.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.20
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+9% Synergy $0.89
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+9% Synergy $0.84
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+9% Synergy $3.79
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $15.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.18
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+8% Synergy $0.61
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+8% Synergy $0.04
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+7% Synergy $1.48
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $0.50
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+7% Synergy $0.23
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.42
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+7% Synergy $0.62
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $13.89
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.41
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+6% Synergy $0.37
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+6% Synergy $0.42
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $11.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.79
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
0% Synergy $8.00
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $5.65
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-1% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.20
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $17.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+38% Synergy $0.46
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.29
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+34% Synergy $1.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $2.69
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+20% Synergy $5.60
Into the Story Into the Story
+16% Synergy $0.14
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+15% Synergy $4.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.58
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+13% Synergy $0.11
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+10% Synergy $1.44
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+10% Synergy $1.64
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+10% Synergy $0.14
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.57
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.26
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+8% Synergy $0.12
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.63
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+7% Synergy $0.37
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.48
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.47
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $1.25
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.55
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $45.83
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.82
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $7.14
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy $14.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.43
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.24
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $63.77
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $48.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $30.49

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+41% Synergy $3.64
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+37% Synergy $0.49
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $1.18
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $3.84
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.19
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+24% Synergy $0.16
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+19% Synergy $0.25
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+18% Synergy $1.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $5.32
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+16% Synergy $3.80
Ringsight Ringsight
+16% Synergy $0.25
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+15% Synergy $6.38
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.12
Traumatize Traumatize
+12% Synergy $4.34
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.11
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.60
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $1.16
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $3.07
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+9% Synergy $0.11
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.83
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $0.28
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+7% Synergy $3.54
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+7% Synergy $0.29
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+6% Synergy $0.55
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.53
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $1.73
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $7.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $32.52
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.25
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.70
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.10
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.20
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+34% Synergy $11.23
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+26% Synergy $15.90
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+23% Synergy $24.10
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $5.84
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+14% Synergy $1.43
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+10% Synergy $0.38
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $7.12
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.50
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $10.35
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.15
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.33
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $8.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+34% Synergy $4.65
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+27% Synergy $7.09
Monk Class Monk Class
+25% Synergy $0.31
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $3.21
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.43
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+14% Synergy $1.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $7.04
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.77
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+8% Synergy $4.51
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $3.48
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+8% Synergy $0.42
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $0.30
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+8% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.69
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.17
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+5% Synergy $1.54
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.24
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.56
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $0.54
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.75
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $9.06
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.36
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $11.71

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 $5.61
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+7% Synergy $1.28
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $5.97

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+24% Synergy $0.68
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $6.48
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.53
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy $12.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.26
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.13
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $0.88
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $1.00
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $3.51
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $46.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $34.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.92
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.83
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $2.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.41
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $83.26

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 $1.44
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+9% Synergy $1.83
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+8% Synergy $4.95
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $11.54
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $13.80
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.86
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.82
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $17.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $14.57
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $7.86
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.72
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $10.84
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.78
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $3.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $15.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $14.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $20.39
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.96
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $6.59
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.59

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