Saruman, the White Hand
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Saruman, the White Hand.
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More Saruman, the White Hand VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Fire Lord Azula+1% Synergy
$2.13
Longshot, Rebel Bowman0% Synergy
$4.92
Fire Nation Occupation-1% Synergy
$0.59
Bender's Waterskin-2% Synergy
$0.26
The Last Agni Kai-7% Synergy
$1.58
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$0.26
Summons of Saruman+56% Synergy
$0.21
Treason of Isengard+53% Synergy
$0.11
Foray of Orcs+49% Synergy
$0.06
Saruman's Trickery+49% Synergy
$0.11
Widespread Brutality+46% Synergy
$0.59
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$0.88
Orcish Medicine+44% Synergy
$0.08
Flame of Anor+43% Synergy
$2.43
Fiery Inscription+43% Synergy
$0.44
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+41% Synergy
$0.12
Guttersnipe+39% Synergy
$0.21
Corsairs of Umbar+39% Synergy
$0.16
Sauron, the Dark Lord+39% Synergy
$9.48
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+35% Synergy
$3.20
Goblin Electromancer+33% Synergy
$0.16
Blasphemous Act+22% Synergy
$1.53
Arcane Denial+20% Synergy
$1.58
Feed the Swarm+19% Synergy
$0.25
Counterspell0% Synergy
$1.21
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$30.39
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.56
The One Ring+6% Synergy
$91.84
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$30.76
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$13.35
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$49.78
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$40.38
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
$37.99
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
$57.97
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
$48.58
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+33% Synergy
$0.05
Warg Rider+30% Synergy
$14.46
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.06
The Mouth of Sauron+27% Synergy
$0.08
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$9.71
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.10
Lord of the Nazgûl+24% Synergy
$1.92
Archmage Emeritus+22% Synergy
$0.98
Moria Scavenger+20% Synergy
$0.19
Treasure Nabber+19% Synergy
$1.81
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.37
Uglúk of the White Hand+15% Synergy
$0.07
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+15% Synergy
$0.12
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$5.09
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.04
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$5.14
Archmage of Runes+11% Synergy
$2.76
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+11% Synergy
$0.06
Storm-Kiln Artist+10% Synergy
$1.20
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+10% Synergy
$0.22
Gandalf the Grey+10% Synergy
$0.29
Moria Marauder+9% Synergy
$0.28
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+8% Synergy
$0.16
Siege-Gang Commander+8% Synergy
$0.09
Eternal Skylord+7% Synergy
$0.17
Mordor Trebuchet+7% Synergy
$0.04
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+6% Synergy
$17.74
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.44
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$0.95
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$0.61
Third Path Iconoclast+6% Synergy
$0.21
Gríma Wormtongue+6% Synergy
$0.06
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+6% Synergy
$0.06
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$0.93
Goblin Cratermaker+6% Synergy
$0.14
Black Waltz No. 3+5% Synergy
$0.19
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.40
Scourge of the Throne+5% Synergy
$0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$2.18
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.19
Dreadhorde Twins+5% Synergy
$0.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.61
Troll of Khazad-dûm+4% Synergy
$0.40
Anger+3% Synergy
$1.61
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+2% Synergy
$0.73
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$23.11
Witch-king of Angmar0% Synergy
$5.06
Hostage Taker-2% Synergy
$0.24
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.46
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.05
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.39
Consider+28% Synergy
$0.29
Commence the Endgame+23% Synergy
$0.19
Soul's Fire+23% Synergy
$0.14
Thrill of Possibility+20% Synergy
$0.10
Fact or Fiction+20% Synergy
$0.12
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.59
Dig Through Time+17% Synergy
$0.18
Frantic Search+13% Synergy
$0.40
Sauron's Ransom+12% Synergy
$0.37
Press the Enemy+12% Synergy
$0.46
Deceive the Messenger+12% Synergy
$0.05
Temur Battle Rage+11% Synergy
$0.18
Bitter Downfall+11% Synergy
$0.04
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.10
Opt+9% Synergy
$0.10
Display of Power+8% Synergy
$0.21
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$0.60
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.07
Brainstorm+6% Synergy
$1.19
Glorious Gale+6% Synergy
$0.08
Quick Study+6% Synergy
$0.39
Negate+5% Synergy
$0.25
Waterlogged Teachings+5% Synergy
$1.44
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.53
Invert Polarity+3% Synergy
$0.84
Big Score+2% Synergy
$0.72
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$2.52
Seething Song+1% Synergy
$8.04
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.13
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.63
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.47
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$5.84
Withering Torment-1% Synergy
$3.23
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.82
Lightning Bolt-1% Synergy
$1.28
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$0.53
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
$18.26
Snap-3% Synergy
$2.69
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$45.83
Swan Song-5% Synergy
$7.43
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.23
Terminate-6% Synergy
$0.50
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$48.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$1.89
Chaos Warp-12% Synergy
$0.38
Dark Ritual-13% Synergy
$3.45
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$0.43
Chandra's Ignition+31% Synergy
$3.03
Deep Analysis+30% Synergy
$0.07
Ringsight+28% Synergy
$0.25
Surrounded by Orcs+27% Synergy
$0.07
Mordor Muster+26% Synergy
$0.07
Swarming of Moria+25% Synergy
$0.08
Treasure Cruise+20% Synergy
$0.19
Wake the Dragon+20% Synergy
$0.11
Invade the City+19% Synergy
$0.10
Languish+16% Synergy
$0.23
Faithless Looting+14% Synergy
$0.26
Too Greedily, Too Deep+14% Synergy
$0.17
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.14
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.16
Call Forth the Tempest+13% Synergy
$8.77
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.21
Lidless Gaze+11% Synergy
$0.13
Boon of the Wish-Giver+11% Synergy
$0.08
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.46
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$2.83
Enter the God-Eternals+10% Synergy
$0.20
Isengard Unleashed+10% Synergy
$1.23
Essence Harvest+10% Synergy
$0.40
Gandalf's Sanction+10% Synergy
$0.07
The Torment of Gollum+10% Synergy
$0.05
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$3.14
Sorcerous Squall+9% Synergy
$0.49
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.16
Mana Geyser+7% Synergy
$1.55
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
$0.28
Enter the Enigma+7% Synergy
$0.15
Honor the God-Pharaoh+7% Synergy
$0.04
Ponder+6% Synergy
$1.18
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.10
Fire of Orthanc+6% Synergy
$0.05
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.12
Rite of Consumption+6% Synergy
$4.00
Birthday Escape+5% Synergy
$0.12
Callous Dismissal+5% Synergy
$0.04
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.29
Sam's Desperate Rescue+4% Synergy
$0.10
Living Death+3% Synergy
$1.17
Circle of Power+3% Synergy
$0.11
Reanimate+2% Synergy
$5.32
Cornered by Black Mages+2% Synergy
$0.08
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$1.81
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$2.26
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$6.57
Windfall-12% Synergy
$3.84
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$42.90
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$15.90
Glamdring+11% Synergy
$1.73
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$0.50
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$36.41
Grond, the Gatebreaker+7% Synergy
$0.08
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$19.89
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$9.46
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$8.54
Mask of Griselbrand+5% Synergy
$0.42
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$1.68
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$9.33
Loxodon Warhammer+4% Synergy
$1.55
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$2.04
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
$1.20
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.19
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+35% Synergy
$0.11
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$0.73
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.21
Storm of Saruman+26% Synergy
$2.37
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.06
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.75
All Will Be One+13% Synergy
$14.95
Shark Typhoon+11% Synergy
$0.56
Pain for All+9% Synergy
$0.49
Arcane Bombardment+8% Synergy
$6.91
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$4.50
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$3.35
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$1.54
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.42
There and Back Again+6% Synergy
$2.08
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.08
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.41
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$1.63
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$3.36
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.77
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
$11.71
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$9.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+13% Synergy
$0.16
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$11.84
Rogue's Passage+34% Synergy
$0.37
Desolate Lighthouse+15% Synergy
$0.09
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.21
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.24
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.53
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$8.90
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$12.01
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+3% Synergy
$1.30
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$6.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
$46.26
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.63
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$19.12
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$2.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+38% Synergy
$12.69
Commander's Sphere+20% Synergy
$0.15
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.17
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
$0.24
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.16
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.09
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$3.47
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.34
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.25
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$2.58
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$3.41
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.21
Dimir Signet-5% Synergy
$0.59
Rakdos Signet-5% Synergy
$0.79
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$1.22
Talisman of Creativity-7% Synergy
$1.58
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.92
Talisman of Dominance-13% Synergy
$2.87
Talisman of Indulgence-13% Synergy
$1.58
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+28% Synergy
$0.20
Choked Estuary+24% Synergy
$0.22
Foreboding Ruins+22% Synergy
$0.21
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.59
Sulfur Falls+19% Synergy
$0.26
Smoldering Marsh+18% Synergy
$0.20
Sulfurous Springs+18% Synergy
$0.54
Sunken Hollow+17% Synergy
$0.23
Underground River+17% Synergy
$0.96
Dragonskull Summit+16% Synergy
$0.86
Drowned Catacomb+15% Synergy
$1.83
Evolving Wilds+15% Synergy
$0.07
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.29
Terramorphic Expanse+13% Synergy
$0.11
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$5.02
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.16
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.10
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Waterlogged Teachings+5% Synergy
$1.44
Swamp+4% Synergy
$0.10
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.06
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.21
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.19
Cascade Bluffs0% Synergy
$0.45
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.63
Temple of Epiphany-1% Synergy
$0.09
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.17
Maestros Theater-1% Synergy
$0.23
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.82
Izzet Boilerworks-2% Synergy
$0.35
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Deceit-3% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Malice-3% Synergy
$0.19
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.15
Dimir Aqueduct-3% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos Carnarium-3% Synergy
$0.41
Stormcarved Coast-6% Synergy
$4.05
Haunted Ridge-7% Synergy
$5.51
Shipwreck Marsh-9% Synergy
$4.95
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$9.80
Training Center-11% Synergy
$10.95
Luxury Suite-12% Synergy
$18.35
Morphic Pool-13% Synergy
$17.24
Scalding Tarn-14% Synergy
$25.18
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$13.30
Polluted Delta-15% Synergy
$14.85
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.14
Steam Vents-17% Synergy
$16.93
Blood Crypt-19% Synergy
$17.41
Watery Grave-20% Synergy
$7.07
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