Saruman, the White Hand
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$0.36Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#186
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Saruman, the White Hand.
![Commander Showdown EP46: Mr. House vs Massacre Girl vs Saruman vs Obuun [EDH gameplay] #mtg](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5yCfxt3Ti44/sddefault.jpg)
Commander Showdown EP46: Mr. House vs Massacre Girl vs Saruman vs Obuun [EDH gameplay] #mtg
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HOW BIG IS THAT ARMY? | Worst Possible Commander Show | Shelob, Aragorn, Nazgul, Sarumon #68
Lord of the Rings | $100 Budget Commander | EDH Gameplay Ep 26
Homebrew EDH w/DAN BAMFORD & NickBMTG! | King Aragorn v Saruman v Azusa v Braids
Saruman vs Éowyn vs Frodo | Sam vs Sauron EDH / CMDR game play
Fan (Re)Quests | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay
FOR GONDOR! Saruman vs Galadriel vs Frodo | Sam vs Aragorn EDH / CMDR game
Sunday Slam! Commander with Felix, Maxime, Marie, Seb, and me!
Saruman \/ Smeagol \/ Eowyn \/ Aragorn | EDH / Casual Commander
More Saruman, the White Hand VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Electro, Assaulting Battery-1% Synergy
$2.34
Norman Osborn-1% Synergy
$8.92
The Soul Stone-3% Synergy
$62.47
Chameleon, Master of Disguise-7% Synergy
$0.57
Oscorp Industries-9% Synergy
$0.78
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$0.24
Summons of Saruman+56% Synergy
$0.23
Treason of Isengard+53% Synergy
$0.07
Foray of Orcs+49% Synergy
$0.08
Saruman's Trickery+48% Synergy
$0.12
Widespread Brutality+46% Synergy
$0.68
Barad-dûr+45% Synergy
$1.10
Fiery Inscription+43% Synergy
$0.25
Flame of Anor+43% Synergy
$3.45
Orcish Medicine+43% Synergy
$0.10
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
$0.09
Guttersnipe+40% Synergy
$0.15
Corsairs of Umbar+39% Synergy
$0.18
Sauron, the Dark Lord+39% Synergy
$10.31
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+35% Synergy
$1.15
Goblin Electromancer+33% Synergy
$0.16
Blasphemous Act+21% Synergy
$1.83
Arcane Denial+19% Synergy
$1.83
Feed the Swarm+17% Synergy
$0.22
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.60
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+18% Synergy
$30.57
Notion Thief+7% Synergy
$0.95
The One Ring+5% Synergy
$78.29
Jeska's Will-2% Synergy
$28.63
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$13.26
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$51.13
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$44.22
Ancient Tomb-8% Synergy
$94.95
Cyclonic Rift-10% Synergy
$43.88
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
$54.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+33% Synergy
$0.06
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$14.57
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.11
The Mouth of Sauron+27% Synergy
$0.09
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$12.64
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.10
Archmage Emeritus+24% Synergy
$0.75
Lord of the Nazgûl+24% Synergy
$1.31
Moria Scavenger+20% Synergy
$0.19
Treasure Nabber+19% Synergy
$1.46
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.31
Uglúk of the White Hand+15% Synergy
$0.09
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+15% Synergy
$0.12
Storm-Kiln Artist+13% Synergy
$1.03
Veyran, Voice of Duality+13% Synergy
$5.16
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$1.77
Archmage of Runes+12% Synergy
$1.85
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.05
Gleaming Overseer+11% Synergy
$0.30
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+11% Synergy
$0.04
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+11% Synergy
$0.28
Gandalf the Grey+10% Synergy
$0.29
Moria Marauder+9% Synergy
$0.23
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+8% Synergy
$0.10
Siege-Gang Commander+8% Synergy
$0.94
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.29
Eternal Skylord+7% Synergy
$0.16
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+6% Synergy
$18.30
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$0.45
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$0.48
Third Path Iconoclast+6% Synergy
$0.32
Young Pyromancer+6% Synergy
$0.14
Mordor Trebuchet+6% Synergy
$0.07
Gríma Wormtongue+6% Synergy
$0.06
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+6% Synergy
$0.05
Goblin Cratermaker+6% Synergy
$0.11
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$0.81
Black Waltz No. 3+5% Synergy
$0.22
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.41
Scourge of the Throne+5% Synergy
$0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$1.94
Dreadhorde Twins+5% Synergy
$0.09
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.41
Troll of Khazad-dûm+4% Synergy
$0.80
Anger+3% Synergy
$1.45
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+1% Synergy
$1.02
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$24.03
Witch-king of Angmar0% Synergy
$4.81
Hostage Taker-2% Synergy
$0.18
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.28
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.07
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.40
Consider+28% Synergy
$0.36
Commence the Endgame+23% Synergy
$0.27
Soul's Fire+23% Synergy
$0.15
Thrill of Possibility+22% Synergy
$0.12
Fact or Fiction+21% Synergy
$0.12
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.45
Dig Through Time+18% Synergy
$0.20
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.58
Press the Enemy+12% Synergy
$0.38
Deceive the Messenger+12% Synergy
$0.04
Sauron's Ransom+11% Synergy
$0.33
Bitter Downfall+11% Synergy
$0.05
Temur Battle Rage+11% Synergy
$0.16
Opt+10% Synergy
$0.10
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.87
Display of Power+8% Synergy
$0.25
Brainstorm+7% Synergy
$1.27
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$0.43
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.11
Waterlogged Teachings+6% Synergy
$0.75
Glorious Gale+6% Synergy
$0.11
Quick Study+6% Synergy
$0.28
Big Score+5% Synergy
$0.69
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.26
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.74
Unexpected Windfall+3% Synergy
$1.33
Seething Song+3% Synergy
$6.37
Invert Polarity+3% Synergy
$0.41
Abrade+1% Synergy
$0.12
Lightning Bolt+1% Synergy
$1.01
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.36
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.81
Withering Torment-1% Synergy
$2.52
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.76
Snap-1% Synergy
$2.15
Deadly Rollick-2% Synergy
$19.11
Bedevil-3% Synergy
$0.34
Swan Song-5% Synergy
$8.48
Mana Drain-5% Synergy
$46.95
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.37
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$52.81
Terminate-7% Synergy
$0.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse-10% Synergy
$1.36
Chaos Warp-12% Synergy
$0.50
Dark Ritual-12% Synergy
$3.43
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$0.32
Chandra's Ignition+31% Synergy
$2.51
Deep Analysis+30% Synergy
$0.08
Ringsight+28% Synergy
$0.22
Surrounded by Orcs+27% Synergy
$0.07
Mordor Muster+26% Synergy
$0.07
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.08
Treasure Cruise+21% Synergy
$0.24
Wake the Dragon+20% Synergy
$0.15
Invade the City+19% Synergy
$0.09
Languish+16% Synergy
$0.21
Faithless Looting+14% Synergy
$0.23
Too Greedily, Too Deep+14% Synergy
$0.13
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.17
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.18
Call Forth the Tempest+13% Synergy
$6.70
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.59
Lidless Gaze+11% Synergy
$0.10
Boon of the Wish-Giver+11% Synergy
$0.11
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.58
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$2.91
Enter the God-Eternals+10% Synergy
$0.18
Isengard Unleashed+10% Synergy
$1.11
Gandalf's Sanction+10% Synergy
$0.11
Essence Harvest+10% Synergy
$0.24
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$2.35
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.06
Sorcerous Squall+9% Synergy
$0.56
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.10
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
$0.42
Mana Geyser+7% Synergy
$1.86
Enter the Enigma+7% Synergy
$0.16
Honor the God-Pharaoh+7% Synergy
$0.10
Ponder+6% Synergy
$1.67
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.08
Fire of Orthanc+6% Synergy
$0.07
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.11
Birthday Escape+5% Synergy
$0.31
Callous Dismissal+5% Synergy
$0.04
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.52
Sam's Desperate Rescue+4% Synergy
$0.07
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.40
Circle of Power+3% Synergy
$0.24
Reanimate+2% Synergy
$5.15
Cornered by Black Mages+2% Synergy
$0.12
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$1.77
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$5.94
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$4.78
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
$48.71
Windfall-13% Synergy
$3.98
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$43.91
Glamdring+11% Synergy
$1.13
Palantír of Orthanc+10% Synergy
$15.12
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$0.45
Mithril Coat+7% Synergy
$18.76
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$36.97
Grond, the Gatebreaker+7% Synergy
$0.06
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$8.46
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$7.65
Mask of Griselbrand+5% Synergy
$0.35
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$1.85
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$7.91
Loxodon Warhammer+4% Synergy
$1.59
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$2.19
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.14
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.21
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$4.12
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+34% Synergy
$0.11
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$0.87
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.15
Storm of Saruman+26% Synergy
$2.78
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.07
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.68
All Will Be One+13% Synergy
$15.96
Shark Typhoon+11% Synergy
$0.64
Arcane Bombardment+9% Synergy
$3.16
Pain for All+8% Synergy
$0.62
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$4.09
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$2.17
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.52
Call of the Ring+5% Synergy
$2.28
There and Back Again+5% Synergy
$3.93
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.09
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.36
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$1.99
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$2.32
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.29
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
$11.69
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$10.49
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+13% Synergy
$0.21
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+35% Synergy
$0.31
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$9.02
Desolate Lighthouse+16% Synergy
$0.10
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.21
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.07
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.59
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$8.10
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$12.14
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+4% Synergy
$2.58
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$1.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-6% Synergy
$48.20
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$0.93
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$18.45
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$1.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+38% Synergy
$7.27
Commander's Sphere+19% Synergy
$0.17
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.13
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.22
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.25
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.10
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.29
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.49
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$2.19
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$3.47
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.46
Izzet Signet0% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$1.04
Dimir Signet-6% Synergy
$0.49
Rakdos Signet-6% Synergy
$0.73
Talisman of Creativity-7% Synergy
$1.61
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$1.05
Talisman of Dominance-13% Synergy
$1.01
Talisman of Indulgence-13% Synergy
$1.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+28% Synergy
$0.31
Choked Estuary+24% Synergy
$0.19
Foreboding Ruins+22% Synergy
$0.19
Sulfur Falls+20% Synergy
$0.26
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.45
Sulfurous Springs+19% Synergy
$0.57
Smoldering Marsh+18% Synergy
$0.20
Sunken Hollow+17% Synergy
$0.26
Underground River+17% Synergy
$0.83
Dragonskull Summit+16% Synergy
$0.71
Drowned Catacomb+15% Synergy
$1.38
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.12
Crumbling Necropolis+12% Synergy
$0.32
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.16
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$4.67
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.05
Path of Ancestry+6% Synergy
$0.16
Waterlogged Teachings+6% Synergy
$0.75
Island+5% Synergy
$0.06
Swamp+4% Synergy
$0.06
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.04
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.12
Cascade Bluffs0% Synergy
$0.64
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.36
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.27
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.16
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.76
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Epiphany-2% Synergy
$0.15
Maestros Theater-2% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Boilerworks-3% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of Malice-3% Synergy
$0.30
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$1.03
Temple of Deceit-4% Synergy
$0.24
Dimir Aqueduct-4% Synergy
$0.20
Rakdos Carnarium-4% Synergy
$0.33
Stormcarved Coast-6% Synergy
$3.68
Haunted Ridge-8% Synergy
$4.64
Shipwreck Marsh-9% Synergy
$4.38
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$8.46
Training Center-11% Synergy
$10.40
Luxury Suite-12% Synergy
$19.55
Morphic Pool-13% Synergy
$17.98
Scalding Tarn-14% Synergy
$23.54
Polluted Delta-15% Synergy
$15.26
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$12.90
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.21
Steam Vents-17% Synergy
$17.00
Watery Grave-19% Synergy
$7.35
Blood Crypt-19% Synergy
$17.58
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