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Saruman of Many Colors
Price tag $0.52

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Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#492 Current Rank
#429 Last Week
#416 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
+34% Synergy $2.01
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+14% Synergy $1.01
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+9% Synergy $0.55
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+8% Synergy $0.64
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $2.03

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 $1.93
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+51% Synergy $0.18
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+49% Synergy $5.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+48% Synergy $5.29
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+44% Synergy $0.89
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.41
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+44% Synergy $0.44
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+43% Synergy $1.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+43% Synergy $1.31
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+41% Synergy $5.32

Top Cards

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+41% Synergy $2.10
Opt Opt
+40% Synergy $0.14
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+40% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+28% Synergy $3.38
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+25% Synergy $0.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $63.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $27.45
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+7% Synergy $9.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $12.14
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $33.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $50.27
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $19.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.35

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 $0.52
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+30% Synergy $35.87
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.57
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+27% Synergy $0.12
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+25% Synergy $1.03
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.29
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.40
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+21% Synergy $0.06
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+20% Synergy $17.38
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+19% Synergy $0.93
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+18% Synergy $0.60
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+16% Synergy $0.11
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+16% Synergy $0.14
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+15% Synergy $0.54
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+13% Synergy $0.82
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+13% Synergy $0.07
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+13% Synergy $1.06
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $0.82
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $9.98
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+12% Synergy $0.11
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $6.69
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+11% Synergy $1.87
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $1.73
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+10% Synergy $0.76
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.99
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $14.55
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+9% Synergy $0.29
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+9% Synergy $1.80
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+8% Synergy $0.87
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+8% Synergy $2.91
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.55
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.28
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $2.17
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+6% Synergy $2.06
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+6% Synergy $15.50
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+6% Synergy $0.06
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.23
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+6% Synergy $0.36
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+5% Synergy $0.14
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.94
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.70
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $2.95
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
0% Synergy $4.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $39.64
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-2% Synergy $0.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+38% Synergy $1.24
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.44
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+32% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $1.51
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $1.44
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+18% Synergy $5.84
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.85
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+14% Synergy $0.12
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $0.62
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.16
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+10% Synergy $0.70
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $2.41
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.58
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.22
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.15
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.45
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+8% Synergy $0.35
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+8% Synergy $2.27
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.54
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $1.98
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $16.46
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $1.13
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.97
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+5% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.41
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $16.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $41.94
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.83
Inkshield Inkshield
+2% Synergy $10.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.71
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.49
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $10.80
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $56.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.66
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $53.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.17

Sorceries

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

Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+36% Synergy $0.55
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.70
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.61
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.79
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+26% Synergy $0.23
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+24% Synergy $0.17
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+21% Synergy $0.51
Ringsight Ringsight
+16% Synergy $0.22
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+16% Synergy $3.04
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $7.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $1.77
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $2.90
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $3.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $4.61
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.59
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $0.71
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+9% Synergy $0.08
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $2.98
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $2.13
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+8% Synergy $3.01
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $1.24
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+7% Synergy $0.31
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+7% Synergy $0.64
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy $0.85
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $6.71
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $0.35
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+5% Synergy $0.15
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+5% Synergy $0.07
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $4.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $35.33
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.97
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.15
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $2.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.79
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.86
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+36% Synergy $13.03
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+24% Synergy $11.95
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $20.65
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $15.76
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.55
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+11% Synergy $0.48
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $0.58
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $6.84
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $8.98
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+6% Synergy $0.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $13.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $4.91
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $16.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $11.00
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $28.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

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

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+35% Synergy $4.28
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+28% Synergy $6.30
Monk Class Monk Class
+27% Synergy $0.34
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy $3.68
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+16% Synergy $0.85
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.20
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $2.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $15.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.21
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+8% Synergy $1.71
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+7% Synergy $0.66
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+7% Synergy $1.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.14
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+6% Synergy $1.74
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $5.01
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.14
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+2% Synergy $0.99
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $25.87
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.54
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $18.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $14.75
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-7% Synergy $2.85

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 $3.00
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+7% Synergy $3.89
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $3.53

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.50
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $0.89
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+13% Synergy $12.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.01
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.17
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $0.52
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $0.51
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $2.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.76
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $17.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $40.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.97
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $1.86
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $30.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $2.00
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $59.88
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.89
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $68.29

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $3.02
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.14
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.58
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.31
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+6% Synergy $11.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $9.49
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $14.95
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.48
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.05
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.71
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.81
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.18
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $20.50
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.15
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.03
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $8.01
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.22
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $13.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $14.14
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.36
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.68
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $14.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $12.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $22.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $14.46
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.64
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.19

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