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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 12% Tokens 12% +1/+1 Counters 7% Amass 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

#2734 Current Rank
#3229 Last Week
#2859 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.

Rimekin Recluse Rimekin Recluse
+14% Synergy $0.22

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 $0.13
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+68% Synergy $0.07
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+55% Synergy $0.03
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+53% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
+52% Synergy $0.12
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+52% Synergy $0.41
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+47% Synergy $3.19
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+46% Synergy $0.23
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+41% Synergy $0.40
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+40% Synergy $3.45

Top Cards

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.77
Consider Consider
+34% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.58
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+26% Synergy $1.97
Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $1.29
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.29
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $14.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-18% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-23% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+37% Synergy $0.03
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+36% Synergy $0.12
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+31% Synergy $0.17
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+31% Synergy $0.05
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+30% Synergy $0.09
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+28% Synergy $3.32
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+27% Synergy $0.17
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+26% Synergy $0.16
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+25% Synergy $2.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.50
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+22% Synergy $0.23
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+18% Synergy $0.46
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+17% Synergy $0.64
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+16% Synergy $0.15
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+15% Synergy $0.08
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $4.32
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+14% Synergy $1.57
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+14% Synergy $0.14
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+13% Synergy $0.07
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+13% Synergy $0.03
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.20
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.65
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.09
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+11% Synergy $0.04
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+10% Synergy $0.87
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.31
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.89
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+9% Synergy $0.39
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.04
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+8% Synergy $0.03
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.12
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+7% Synergy $0.04
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+7% Synergy $0.02
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.48
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+6% Synergy $0.07
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+6% Synergy $0.40
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.03
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+6% Synergy $0.08
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+5% Synergy $0.14
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+4% Synergy $6.52
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.20
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $16.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $5.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-3% Synergy $3.54
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-5% Synergy $1.01

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+38% Synergy $0.33
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+30% Synergy $1.46
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.17
Peek Peek
+28% Synergy $0.38
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.51
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+26% Synergy $0.05
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+23% Synergy $3.59
Leap Leap
+21% Synergy $0.47
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+21% Synergy $4.15
Think Twice Think Twice
+18% Synergy $0.03
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.10
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+14% Synergy $0.13
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+14% Synergy $0.18
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+14% Synergy $0.08
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+14% Synergy $0.13
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+13% Synergy $0.06
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.10
Curate Curate
+12% Synergy $0.10
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+11% Synergy $0.10
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+11% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.14
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.10
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+9% Synergy $0.08
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.08
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.36
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.09
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+8% Synergy $0.05
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.16
Unsummon Unsummon
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+7% Synergy $0.05
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.17
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+6% Synergy $0.10
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+5% Synergy $0.06
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+4% Synergy $0.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.52
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $2.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.93
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.39
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.86
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.30
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.25
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

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

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+36% Synergy $0.05
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+28% Synergy $0.15
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.15
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+27% Synergy $0.08
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+22% Synergy $0.08
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+20% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+13% Synergy $0.19
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+13% Synergy $0.20
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.04
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.17
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+9% Synergy $0.16
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.43
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+7% Synergy $0.10
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.07
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+7% Synergy $0.05
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.18
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+6% Synergy $0.14
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.13
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.07
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+6% Synergy $0.19
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+5% Synergy $0.54
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.17
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.14
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.59
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+22% Synergy $0.15
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+16% Synergy $0.29
Glamdring Glamdring
+16% Synergy $1.79
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+14% Synergy $11.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+10% Synergy $0.19
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+8% Synergy $0.24
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $17.69
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+7% Synergy $0.06
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.51
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $0.30
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+3% Synergy $10.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $6.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.58
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
-2% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $4.94

Enchantments

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $0.95
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+22% Synergy $4.19
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+18% Synergy $0.04
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+16% Synergy $0.24
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+11% Synergy $0.11
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.07
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.14
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+6% Synergy $0.06
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.61
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.20
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $11.16
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.09
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.42
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $8.92

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.27
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.50
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+11% Synergy $0.06
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.49
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+9% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.11
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+6% Synergy $0.06
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.45
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.10
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.38
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+4% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.59
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $45.08
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $5.01
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $5.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.29

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
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
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
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
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
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
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
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur