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Saruman of Many Colors
Price tag $1.13

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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

#527 Current Rank
#511 Last Week
#526 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
+15% Synergy $0.36
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+3% Synergy $0.26
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+2% Synergy $2.11
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $4.41
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+1% Synergy $0.27

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 $3.00
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+54% Synergy $0.24
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+47% Synergy $6.45
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+47% Synergy $3.56
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+46% Synergy $1.62
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+46% Synergy $7.26
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+45% Synergy $2.25
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+43% Synergy $0.48
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+43% Synergy $1.04
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+42% Synergy $0.69

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 $2.00
Opt Opt
+40% Synergy $0.22
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+37% Synergy $11.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+36% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+28% Synergy $4.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.25
Void Rend Void Rend
+10% Synergy $0.47
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $1.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.65
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $43.57
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $15.76
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $49.53
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $52.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $62.01

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 $0.57
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+31% Synergy $41.57
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+30% Synergy $0.17
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+28% Synergy $1.13
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+26% Synergy $1.97
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+26% Synergy $0.21
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+25% Synergy $0.34
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+24% Synergy $0.27
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.61
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+23% Synergy $1.37
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $3.15
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+19% Synergy $0.24
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+16% Synergy $0.71
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+16% Synergy $31.78
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+13% Synergy $0.28
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+13% Synergy $0.65
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $2.40
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+13% Synergy $0.16
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+12% Synergy $1.11
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+11% Synergy $1.35
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+11% Synergy $0.17
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+11% Synergy $3.58
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+10% Synergy $0.12
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+10% Synergy $2.03
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $26.90
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $7.65
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+9% Synergy $1.24
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $18.85
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.31
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+8% Synergy $2.98
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+7% Synergy $0.27
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.44
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.42
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+7% Synergy $0.18
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+7% Synergy $0.10
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.43
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $16.73
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.54
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+6% Synergy $0.38
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.82
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $7.09
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+5% Synergy $2.73
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.56
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $8.13
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-1% Synergy $3.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.30
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
-1% Synergy $10.28
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $24.01
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+38% Synergy $0.55
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.29
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+34% Synergy $1.51
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+27% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
+24% Synergy $3.19
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+21% Synergy $5.09
Into the Story Into the Story
+15% Synergy $0.34
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+14% Synergy $4.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $2.03
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+13% Synergy $0.24
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.90
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.43
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+10% Synergy $0.76
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+10% Synergy $1.89
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.65
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.37
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.25
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+7% Synergy $0.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.91
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.08
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.65
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.93
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $1.64
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.57
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $2.28
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $50.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $25.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $11.16
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.28
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $8.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.38
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $68.34
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $44.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $63.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.30

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+40% Synergy $3.53
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+36% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.40
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.57
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+25% Synergy $0.18
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $5.37
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+23% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $5.59
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $8.55
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+17% Synergy $1.02
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+16% Synergy $0.33
Ringsight Ringsight
+15% Synergy $0.39
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+15% Synergy $4.25
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.66
Traumatize Traumatize
+12% Synergy $3.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.80
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $1.49
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.59
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $3.85
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+8% Synergy $0.18
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $0.49
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.76
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.55
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+6% Synergy $0.53
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.26
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $4.96
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $9.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $31.34
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $3.25
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.36
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.09
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $7.71
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+34% Synergy $13.11
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+26% Synergy $18.76
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+22% Synergy $23.21
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $10.11
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+14% Synergy $2.31
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+10% Synergy $0.50
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+9% Synergy $10.69
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $0.93
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $20.88
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $15.81
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $9.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+34% Synergy $6.61
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+26% Synergy $7.70
Monk Class Monk Class
+24% Synergy $0.43
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+15% Synergy $4.16
As Foretold As Foretold
+14% Synergy $1.65
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+14% Synergy $2.16
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $19.85
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $9.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.22
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+9% Synergy $0.95
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $2.89
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $0.32
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+7% Synergy $6.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.86
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+5% Synergy $3.11
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $29.01
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $4.96
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.71
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $0.77
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $8.60
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $4.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

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

Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+17% Synergy $6.79
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+7% Synergy $1.41
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+24% Synergy $1.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $4.49
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.46
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy $12.23
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.70
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $1.80
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+7% Synergy $1.83
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $5.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $24.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $37.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+11% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.06
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.80
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.83
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.59
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $2.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.01
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.76
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+8% Synergy $4.11
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+8% Synergy $6.20
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.22
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $13.41
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $16.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $24.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.19
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.29
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $26.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.90
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.60
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $15.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.39
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.05
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.85
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.49
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.32
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-3% Synergy $0.40
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $12.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.77
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $26.47
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.26
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $8.70
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.19
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-12% Synergy $0.83

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