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Saruman of Many Colors
Price tag $0.53

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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

#478 Current Rank
#371 Last Week
#444 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.

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+36% Synergy $2.82
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+18% Synergy $0.57
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+18% Synergy $1.61
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+12% Synergy $0.43
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+12% Synergy $0.31

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 $2.02
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+52% Synergy $0.24
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+49% Synergy $6.11
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+48% Synergy $5.65
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+45% Synergy $0.94
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.50
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+43% Synergy $0.47
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+43% Synergy $0.99
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+42% Synergy $1.28
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+41% Synergy $2.24

Top Cards

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

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+41% Synergy $5.36
Opt Opt
+40% Synergy $0.14
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+40% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+30% Synergy $2.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.27
Void Rend Void Rend
+12% Synergy $0.64
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+25% Synergy $0.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $67.99
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+7% Synergy $10.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $25.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $34.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $20.89
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

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

The Council of Four The Council of Four
+30% Synergy $0.53
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+30% Synergy $38.08
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.60
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+27% Synergy $0.17
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+25% Synergy $1.12
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.33
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.02
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+20% Synergy $0.10
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+20% Synergy $17.07
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+20% Synergy $1.13
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+18% Synergy $0.70
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+16% Synergy $0.12
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+16% Synergy $0.57
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+15% Synergy $0.21
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+13% Synergy $0.57
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+13% Synergy $0.09
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $0.97
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+13% Synergy $1.01
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+12% Synergy $0.08
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+12% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $10.14
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+11% Synergy $2.00
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.83
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $1.62
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+10% Synergy $0.87
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $14.73
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+9% Synergy $1.85
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+8% Synergy $1.02
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+8% Synergy $0.82
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+8% Synergy $0.28
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+8% Synergy $2.85
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.49
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $2.18
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+6% Synergy $2.08
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+6% Synergy $16.23
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+6% Synergy $0.07
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+5% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.39
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
0% Synergy $5.04
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $3.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.20
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-2% Synergy $0.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+37% Synergy $1.25
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+31% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $1.54
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+18% Synergy $5.53
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+17% Synergy $1.03
Into the Story Into the Story
+17% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.75
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+14% Synergy $0.16
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $0.63
Rewind Rewind
+12% Synergy $0.45
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.13
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+10% Synergy $0.45
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.29
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $2.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.59
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+8% Synergy $0.31
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+8% Synergy $2.17
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.47
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $1.77
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.03
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.81
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.10
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+5% Synergy $0.13
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $5.21
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Inkshield Inkshield
+2% Synergy $10.46
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.64
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $49.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.27

Sorceries

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

Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+36% Synergy $0.56
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.95
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+26% Synergy $0.21
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+24% Synergy $0.16
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+21% Synergy $0.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $7.64
Ringsight Ringsight
+16% Synergy $0.18
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+16% Synergy $3.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $1.71
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $3.07
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $3.83
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $4.80
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.59
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+10% Synergy $0.34
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $0.74
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $2.57
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+9% Synergy $0.05
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $2.08
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+8% Synergy $3.14
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+8% Synergy $0.09
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $1.68
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+7% Synergy $0.27
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+7% Synergy $0.69
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy $0.71
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $7.00
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $0.44
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+5% Synergy $0.06
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+5% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $4.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $34.20
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.19
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.91
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.29
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.30
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+36% Synergy $12.08
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+25% Synergy $11.69
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $20.02
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $10.34
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.50
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+11% Synergy $0.70
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $0.38
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $9.78
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $5.81
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+6% Synergy $0.18
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $14.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $5.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $17.15
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $11.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+35% Synergy $4.58
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+28% Synergy $6.29
Monk Class Monk Class
+26% Synergy $0.34
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy $2.80
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.14
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+15% Synergy $0.79
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $1.77
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $17.12
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.01
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+9% Synergy $0.44
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+8% Synergy $1.69
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+7% Synergy $1.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $3.99
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+6% Synergy $1.57
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.09
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.40
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.81
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.75
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $1.27
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-7% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

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

Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+20% Synergy $3.10
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+7% Synergy $3.61
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.41
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $0.77
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy $13.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $1.98
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.16
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $0.59
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $0.48
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.61
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.54
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.90
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $30.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $55.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.91
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $71.05

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+10% Synergy $1.71
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $3.25
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.13
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $11.47
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $5.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $9.92
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.62
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.45
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $15.63
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.64
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $13.73
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $20.14
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.48
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $8.84
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $8.46
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.34
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.26
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $13.57
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $8.98
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.41
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.67
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $7.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.72
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $22.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.18

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