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Saruman the White
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 26% Cantrips 12% Tokens 12% Amass 10% +1/+1 Counters 7% Control 7% Counterspells 7% Card Draw 2% Legends 2% Mill 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3558 Current Rank
#3858 Last Week
#2923 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Saruman the White decks.

Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+8% Synergy $2.11
Rimekin Recluse Rimekin Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.23
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+7% Synergy $0.24
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+6% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman the White's abilities and overall game plan.

Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+73% Synergy $0.24
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+67% Synergy $0.18
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+56% Synergy $0.12
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+55% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+52% Synergy $0.22
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+51% Synergy $0.72
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+47% Synergy $0.25
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+46% Synergy $3.00
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+42% Synergy $0.36
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+41% Synergy $3.73

Top Cards

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

Consider Consider
+37% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.39
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.57
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $2.00
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $1.40
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.35
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $0.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-17% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Saruman the White's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+36% Synergy $0.07
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+35% Synergy $0.17
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+31% Synergy $0.63
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+31% Synergy $0.26
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+31% Synergy $0.11
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+31% Synergy $0.17
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $2.31
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+27% Synergy $0.24
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+27% Synergy $0.15
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.42
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+21% Synergy $0.27
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+20% Synergy $0.48
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+19% Synergy $0.82
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+17% Synergy $0.22
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+16% Synergy $0.06
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+16% Synergy $0.11
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $3.43
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+13% Synergy $0.95
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+13% Synergy $1.99
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+13% Synergy $0.12
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+13% Synergy $0.09
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.93
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+12% Synergy $0.12
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.35
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+10% Synergy $1.37
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+9% Synergy $0.33
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+9% Synergy $0.05
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.13
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+8% Synergy $0.07
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.11
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.26
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.09
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.54
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+6% Synergy $0.08
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+6% Synergy $4.83
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $7.65
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+5% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.26
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $18.85
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $5.43
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-2% Synergy $3.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.30
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-3% Synergy $0.50
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-4% Synergy $0.79
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman the White safe.

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+39% Synergy $0.31
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+30% Synergy $2.90
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.20
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+28% Synergy $0.09
Peek Peek
+28% Synergy $0.47
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+26% Synergy $0.55
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $3.85
Leap Leap
+21% Synergy $0.57
Think Twice Think Twice
+19% Synergy $0.10
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+19% Synergy $4.78
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+14% Synergy $0.33
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+14% Synergy $0.33
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+14% Synergy $0.07
Shore Up Shore Up
+13% Synergy $0.25
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+13% Synergy $0.13
Curate Curate
+13% Synergy $0.35
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+13% Synergy $0.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.30
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+11% Synergy $0.13
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+10% Synergy $0.19
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.15
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.18
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+9% Synergy $0.21
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+9% Synergy $0.19
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.15
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.43
Unsummon Unsummon
+8% Synergy $0.14
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+8% Synergy $0.09
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.25
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.32
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.35
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+7% Synergy $0.16
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.14
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $0.48
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $3.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.40
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.72
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.93
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $8.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $50.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman the White's game plan and control the board.

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+35% Synergy $0.20
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+28% Synergy $0.22
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+28% Synergy $0.07
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+25% Synergy $0.24
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+22% Synergy $0.14
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+19% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.24
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.32
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.11
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.26
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.11
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.76
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.08
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+6% Synergy $0.12
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.80
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+5% Synergy $0.50
Portent Portent
+5% Synergy $0.28
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.10
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.35
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.09
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.22
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.65
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+21% Synergy $0.12
Glamdring Glamdring
+18% Synergy $2.31
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+17% Synergy $0.25
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+13% Synergy $10.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+8% Synergy $0.36
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.93
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $18.76
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+6% Synergy $0.08
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $9.84
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Saruman the White's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.69
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+20% Synergy $4.39
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+18% Synergy $0.26
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+16% Synergy $0.25
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+12% Synergy $0.24
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+8% Synergy $0.14
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.14
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.20
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.56
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.71
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.28
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.65
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $9.71
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.42
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.64
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.39
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.46
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.53
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+10% Synergy $0.19
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+9% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+9% Synergy $0.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.16
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.18
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.21
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $5.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.30
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
0% Synergy $2.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $4.49
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $9.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Saruman the White decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+11% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
0% Synergy $0.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.97

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Saruman the White.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gnostro, Voice of the Crags Gnostro, Voice of the Crags
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl