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.
Soul Immolation+10% Synergy
$3.11
Dream Harvest+4% Synergy
$0.36
Boggart Cursecrafter+3% Synergy
$0.26
Eclipsed Boggart+2% Synergy
$0.21
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$17.77
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+60% Synergy
$0.35
Summons of Saruman+56% Synergy
$0.31
Treason of Isengard+53% Synergy
$0.18
Foray of Orcs+49% Synergy
$0.17
Saruman's Trickery+49% Synergy
$0.24
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$1.80
Widespread Brutality+46% Synergy
$0.65
Orcish Medicine+44% Synergy
$0.08
Flame of Anor+44% Synergy
$4.34
Fiery Inscription+42% Synergy
$0.48
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+42% Synergy
$0.18
Corsairs of Umbar+39% Synergy
$0.25
Sauron, the Dark Lord+39% Synergy
$15.88
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.33
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+35% Synergy
$2.25
Goblin Electromancer+32% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act+22% Synergy
$0.74
Arcane Denial+19% Synergy
$2.03
Feed the Swarm+19% Synergy
$0.28
Counterspell0% Synergy
$2.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$43.57
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.76
The One Ring+7% Synergy
$106.65
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$43.27
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$15.76
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$58.42
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$52.78
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
$41.18
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$63.69
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
$62.01
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+33% Synergy
$0.16
Warg Rider+30% Synergy
$15.35
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.10
The Mouth of Sauron+27% Synergy
$0.16
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$11.51
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.21
Lord of the Nazgûl+24% Synergy
$2.40
Archmage Emeritus+21% Synergy
$2.00
Moria Scavenger+20% Synergy
$0.28
Treasure Nabber+18% Synergy
$4.00
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.42
Uglúk of the White Hand+16% Synergy
$0.12
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+14% Synergy
$0.20
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$3.81
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.19
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$6.98
Archmage of Runes+11% Synergy
$3.15
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+11% Synergy
$0.17
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.25
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+10% Synergy
$0.18
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$2.59
Gandalf the Grey+9% Synergy
$0.39
Moria Marauder+9% Synergy
$0.36
Siege-Gang Commander+8% Synergy
$0.23
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+7% Synergy
$0.24
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.38
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+6% Synergy
$15.17
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$1.03
Eternal Skylord+6% Synergy
$0.26
Third Path Iconoclast+6% Synergy
$0.24
Gríma Wormtongue+6% Synergy
$0.20
Mordor Trebuchet+6% Synergy
$0.13
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$2.36
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+6% Synergy
$0.12
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.55
Wizards of Thay+5% Synergy
$1.99
Scourge of the Throne+5% Synergy
$0.40
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$2.31
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.25
Dreadhorde Twins+5% Synergy
$0.12
Goblin Cratermaker+5% Synergy
$0.22
Easterling Vanguard+5% Synergy
$0.08
Black Waltz No. 3+4% Synergy
$0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.42
Troll of Khazad-dûm+4% Synergy
$0.49
Anger+2% Synergy
$1.97
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+2% Synergy
$1.24
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$26.90
Hostage Taker-1% Synergy
$0.33
Nightscape Familiar-4% Synergy
$0.41
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+37% Synergy
$0.05
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.72
Consider+28% Synergy
$0.29
Soul's Fire+24% Synergy
$0.18
Commence the Endgame+23% Synergy
$0.31
Fact or Fiction+20% Synergy
$0.25
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.57
Thrill of Possibility+18% Synergy
$0.27
Dig Through Time+17% Synergy
$0.28
Frantic Search+12% Synergy
$0.44
Sauron's Ransom+12% Synergy
$0.51
Press the Enemy+12% Synergy
$0.55
Deceive the Messenger+12% Synergy
$0.12
Temur Battle Rage+11% Synergy
$0.16
Bitter Downfall+11% Synergy
$0.12
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.22
Opt+9% Synergy
$0.22
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$0.84
Display of Power+7% Synergy
$0.30
Brainstorm+6% Synergy
$1.35
Nasty End+6% Synergy
$0.09
Glorious Gale+6% Synergy
$0.21
Negate+5% Synergy
$0.06
Quick Study+5% Synergy
$0.32
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.57
Waterlogged Teachings+4% Synergy
$0.76
Invert Polarity+3% Synergy
$0.71
Big Score+1% Synergy
$0.99
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.65
Unexpected Windfall0% Synergy
$3.74
Seething Song0% Synergy
$12.99
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.93
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$6.43
Abrade-1% Synergy
$0.15
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.05
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$1.33
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
$4.07
Lightning Bolt-2% Synergy
$2.95
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
$25.03
The Last Agni Kai-3% Synergy
$1.96
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$50.42
Snap-4% Synergy
$3.19
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.43
Terminate-6% Synergy
$0.40
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$8.38
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$66.45
Chaos Warp-11% Synergy
$0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$2.44
Dark Ritual-14% Synergy
$4.53
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$0.70
Chandra's Ignition+33% Synergy
$3.59
Deep Analysis+30% Synergy
$0.26
Ringsight+28% Synergy
$0.39
Surrounded by Orcs+27% Synergy
$0.10
Mordor Muster+26% Synergy
$0.21
Swarming of Moria+25% Synergy
$0.12
Treasure Cruise+21% Synergy
$0.24
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.32
Invade the City+19% Synergy
$0.13
Languish+16% Synergy
$0.32
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.27
Faithless Looting+13% Synergy
$0.37
Too Greedily, Too Deep+13% Synergy
$0.32
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.18
Call Forth the Tempest+12% Synergy
$24.44
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.32
Lidless Gaze+11% Synergy
$0.21
Boon of the Wish-Giver+11% Synergy
$0.26
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.35
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.57
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$2.76
Mizzix's Mastery+10% Synergy
$4.57
Isengard Unleashed+10% Synergy
$1.84
Enter the God-Eternals+10% Synergy
$0.31
The Torment of Gollum+10% Synergy
$0.12
Gandalf's Sanction+9% Synergy
$0.15
Sorcerous Squall+8% Synergy
$0.47
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.28
Ponder+7% Synergy
$1.40
Mana Geyser+7% Synergy
$1.69
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
$0.36
Honor the God-Pharaoh+7% Synergy
$0.12
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.28
Enter the Enigma+6% Synergy
$0.24
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.16
Fire of Orthanc+6% Synergy
$0.08
Birthday Escape+5% Synergy
$0.22
Rite of Consumption+5% Synergy
$4.95
Callous Dismissal+5% Synergy
$0.20
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.38
Sam's Desperate Rescue+4% Synergy
$0.22
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.36
Circle of Power+3% Synergy
$0.23
Reanimate+2% Synergy
$8.55
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$1.97
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$2.56
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$7.71
Windfall-12% Synergy
$5.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+17% Synergy
$59.49
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$18.76
Glamdring+11% Synergy
$2.31
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
$39.36
Mindsplice Apparatus+8% Synergy
$0.93
Mithril Coat+7% Synergy
$28.23
Grond, the Gatebreaker+7% Synergy
$0.09
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$10.44
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$9.84
Embercleave+5% Synergy
$9.63
Mask of Griselbrand+5% Synergy
$0.60
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.06
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$3.24
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.28
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
$1.85
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.56
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+35% Synergy
$0.23
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$0.95
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.29
Storm of Saruman+26% Synergy
$3.00
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.14
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.63
All Will Be One+13% Synergy
$32.07
Shark Typhoon+11% Synergy
$0.71
Pain for All+9% Synergy
$0.73
Arcane Bombardment+8% Synergy
$4.91
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$3.11
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$8.17
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$3.27
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.64
There and Back Again+5% Synergy
$3.77
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.23
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.42
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$2.16
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$3.69
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$3.22
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
$16.46
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$10.63
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+12% Synergy
$0.14
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$11.51
Rogue's Passage+34% Synergy
$0.39
Desolate Lighthouse+15% Synergy
$0.20
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.29
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.78
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+8% Synergy
$13.08
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.46
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$12.23
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+3% Synergy
$1.48
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$4.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
$52.21
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$1.06
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$24.44
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$3.70
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+38% Synergy
$10.61
Commander's Sphere+20% Synergy
$0.31
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.30
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
$0.33
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.30
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.29
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.39
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.37
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.37
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.83
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.01
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$5.05
Dimir Signet-4% Synergy
$1.10
Rakdos Signet-4% Synergy
$2.74
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$3.16
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.55
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$1.06
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$2.96
Talisman of Indulgence-12% Synergy
$3.03
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+27% Synergy
$0.30
Choked Estuary+23% Synergy
$0.34
Foreboding Ruins+22% Synergy
$0.28
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.57
Sulfur Falls+19% Synergy
$0.34
Smoldering Marsh+17% Synergy
$0.34
Sulfurous Springs+17% Synergy
$2.04
Dragonskull Summit+16% Synergy
$0.36
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
$0.35
Underground River+16% Synergy
$1.26
Drowned Catacomb+14% Synergy
$4.11
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.22
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.39
Terramorphic Expanse+13% Synergy
$0.30
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$6.38
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.19
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.25
Island+5% Synergy
$0.22
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.22
Waterlogged Teachings+4% Synergy
$0.76
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.08
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.23
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.19
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.28
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.65
Temple of Epiphany-1% Synergy
$0.26
Cascade Bluffs-1% Synergy
$0.46
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.05
Maestros Theater-1% Synergy
$0.28
Izzet Boilerworks-2% Synergy
$0.38
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.24
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.40
Temple of Deceit-3% Synergy
$0.24
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.25
Dimir Aqueduct-3% Synergy
$0.29
Rakdos Carnarium-3% Synergy
$0.35
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$4.12
Haunted Ridge-7% Synergy
$7.47
Shipwreck Marsh-8% Synergy
$6.20
Training Center-10% Synergy
$13.53
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$13.86
Luxury Suite-11% Synergy
$29.08
Morphic Pool-12% Synergy
$24.76
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$30.46
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.29
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$17.28
Polluted Delta-15% Synergy
$19.48
Steam Vents-16% Synergy
$10.05
Blood Crypt-18% Synergy
$9.82
Watery Grave-19% Synergy
$12.24
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