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Saruman the White
Price tag $0.09

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 27% Cantrips 15% Tokens 12% +1/+1 Counters 7% Amass 7% Control 7% Counterspells 5% 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

#2867 Current Rank
#3527 Last Week
#2830 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.

Octopus Form Octopus Form
+18% Synergy $0.14

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 $0.11
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+64% Synergy $0.11
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+55% Synergy $0.39
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+55% Synergy $0.04
Opt Opt
+54% Synergy $0.10
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+52% Synergy $0.07
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+46% Synergy $0.18
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+45% Synergy $2.24
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+42% Synergy $0.35
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+42% Synergy $3.39

Top Cards

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

Consider Consider
+37% Synergy $0.30
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+37% Synergy $1.55
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.46
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+25% Synergy $0.95
Ponder Ponder
+24% Synergy $1.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.13
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+15% Synergy $0.39
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $0.89
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-19% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-23% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+40% Synergy $0.06
Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+37% Synergy $0.03
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+32% Synergy $0.17
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+31% Synergy $0.34
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.76
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+28% Synergy $0.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.59
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+26% Synergy $0.16
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $2.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+21% Synergy $0.22
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+21% Synergy $0.40
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+21% Synergy $0.05
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+20% Synergy $0.63
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+17% Synergy $0.10
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $4.45
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $0.05
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+16% Synergy $0.06
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+15% Synergy $0.04
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+14% Synergy $0.49
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+13% Synergy $0.95
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+13% Synergy $0.03
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+13% Synergy $0.04
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+12% Synergy $0.63
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+12% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+10% Synergy $0.06
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.33
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+9% Synergy $0.31
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.04
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+8% Synergy $0.09
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nanoform Sentinel Nanoform Sentinel
+7% Synergy $0.02
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+7% Synergy $0.03
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.03
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $0.49
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+6% Synergy $0.07
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+6% Synergy $0.03
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $6.17
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+5% Synergy $4.18
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+5% Synergy $1.96
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.07
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $15.84
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+2% Synergy $1.60
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
0% Synergy $0.12
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.67
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-2% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.36

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+39% Synergy $0.19
Peek Peek
+32% Synergy $0.42
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+31% Synergy $1.29
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.06
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.45
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+27% Synergy $0.06
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+23% Synergy $2.34
Leap Leap
+23% Synergy $0.51
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+22% Synergy $3.60
Think Twice Think Twice
+19% Synergy $0.06
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+17% Synergy $0.09
Shore Up Shore Up
+15% Synergy $0.07
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.12
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+14% Synergy $0.06
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+14% Synergy $0.08
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+12% Synergy $0.02
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+12% Synergy $0.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.24
Curate Curate
+11% Synergy $0.07
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.20
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+10% Synergy $0.06
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+10% Synergy $0.08
Deliberate Deliberate
+10% Synergy $0.09
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.42
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.13
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+8% Synergy $0.12
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+8% Synergy $0.05
Whoosh! Whoosh!
+8% Synergy $0.05
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.08
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.16
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+7% Synergy $0.04
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $0.34
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.36
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $2.71
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.55
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.17
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $1.87
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.68
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.53
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-16% Synergy $7.39

Sorceries

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

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+38% Synergy $0.04
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+30% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+28% Synergy $0.17
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+28% Synergy $0.07
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+25% Synergy $0.08
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+24% Synergy $0.28
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+16% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.20
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.02
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+9% Synergy $0.14
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+9% Synergy $0.11
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.81
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+7% Synergy $0.11
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+7% Synergy $0.80
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.12
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.13
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+6% Synergy $0.12
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.07
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.06
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.08
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.16
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.29
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $7.98
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.15
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+23% Synergy $0.12
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+17% Synergy $0.28
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+15% Synergy $8.21
Glamdring Glamdring
+15% Synergy $1.73
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+13% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.18
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+10% Synergy $0.20
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $16.21
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.41
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.50
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+3% Synergy $8.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.39
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
-1% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.10
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+22% Synergy $3.07
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+18% Synergy $0.09
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+16% Synergy $0.25
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+12% Synergy $0.09
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.12
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.06
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+3% Synergy $1.96
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.52
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.58
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.43
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $7.03
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.99

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.51
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.43
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+11% Synergy $0.05
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.15
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+9% Synergy $0.10
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.03
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.16
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.11
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.11
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.42
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $37.97
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $6.69
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.41
Ether Ether
+6% Synergy $0.05
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+13% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.43
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.36

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
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
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
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
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
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur