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Saruman the White
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureAvatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3002 Current Rank
#3046 Last Week
#2781 Last Month

New Cards

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

Whoosh! Whoosh!
+13% Synergy $0.01
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+9% Synergy $0.78
Oscorp Research Team Oscorp Research Team
+7% Synergy $0.03
Flying Octobot Flying Octobot
+6% Synergy $0.03
Doc Ock's Henchmen Doc Ock's Henchmen
+6% Synergy $0.02

High Synergy Cards

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

Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+72% Synergy $0.12
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+62% Synergy $0.07
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+54% Synergy $0.40
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+53% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
+52% Synergy $0.11
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+49% Synergy $0.07
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+46% Synergy $2.57
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+45% Synergy $0.10
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+45% Synergy $0.14
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+41% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+39% Synergy $1.32
Consider Consider
+36% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.58
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+25% Synergy $0.77
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $1.70
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.30
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.26
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $13.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-18% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+40% Synergy $3.40
Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+40% Synergy $0.03
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+30% Synergy $0.16
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+30% Synergy $0.03
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.34
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+27% Synergy $0.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.40
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+26% Synergy $0.10
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+24% Synergy $0.05
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+23% Synergy $1.93
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+21% Synergy $0.26
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+21% Synergy $0.37
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+20% Synergy $0.53
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+19% Synergy $0.05
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+17% Synergy $0.08
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $3.67
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+16% Synergy $0.41
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+16% Synergy $0.05
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+15% Synergy $0.22
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+14% Synergy $0.09
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+13% Synergy $0.46
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+13% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.26
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+12% Synergy $2.08
Nanoform Sentinel Nanoform Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.02
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.06
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.26
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+9% Synergy $0.04
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $0.07
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+8% Synergy $0.19
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.49
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+7% Synergy $0.64
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.04
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+7% Synergy $0.06
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $0.51
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+6% Synergy $2.77
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+6% Synergy $0.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.09
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+5% Synergy $0.06
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+5% Synergy $0.07
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $18.06
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $2.24
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.13
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.79
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-2% Synergy $0.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.78

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+38% Synergy $0.27
Peek Peek
+33% Synergy $0.47
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+32% Synergy $1.33
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.10
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.35
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+25% Synergy $0.05
Leap Leap
+23% Synergy $0.49
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+22% Synergy $3.60
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $2.29
Think Twice Think Twice
+18% Synergy $0.05
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+16% Synergy $0.04
Shore Up Shore Up
+15% Synergy $0.12
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+15% Synergy $0.05
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+15% Synergy $0.07
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+14% Synergy $0.12
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+12% Synergy $0.02
Curate Curate
+12% Synergy $0.07
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+11% Synergy $0.08
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+9% Synergy $0.74
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.08
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.09
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+9% Synergy $0.08
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+9% Synergy $0.09
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+8% Synergy $0.15
Quicken Quicken
+8% Synergy $0.17
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.48
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.09
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+7% Synergy $0.10
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.28
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.26
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.82
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.21
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-1% Synergy $1.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.50
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.09
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $8.52

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
+31% Synergy $0.31
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+28% Synergy $0.17
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+26% Synergy $0.09
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+26% Synergy $0.06
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+25% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+19% Synergy $0.24
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+14% Synergy $0.17
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.03
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+11% Synergy $0.07
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.38
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+8% Synergy $0.07
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+7% Synergy $0.17
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.66
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+6% Synergy $0.74
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.07
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $0.26
Portent Portent
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cloak of Feathers Cloak of Feathers
+4% Synergy $0.49
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.08
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Divination Divination
+3% Synergy $0.07
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+3% Synergy $0.08
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $9.05
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.14
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.06
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+23% Synergy $0.10
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+18% Synergy $0.30
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+15% Synergy $5.93
Glamdring Glamdring
+14% Synergy $1.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+9% Synergy $0.15
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+9% Synergy $0.16
Atomic Microsizer Atomic Microsizer
+6% Synergy $0.04
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $14.83
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.70
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.22
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
-4% Synergy $1.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-18% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.35
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+21% Synergy $2.88
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+19% Synergy $0.13
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+17% Synergy $0.27
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+11% Synergy $0.11
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.11
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.62
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+5% Synergy $0.07
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.64
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.64
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.15
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.40
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $3.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.57

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy $1.65
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.55
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.13
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.06
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.61
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $2.87
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+4% Synergy $12.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $6.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $39.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.64
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $3.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.43
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ether Ether
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.12
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.09
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.27
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $3.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-8% Synergy $2.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+13% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.06
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.78

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