Saruman, the White Hand
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$0.32Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#197
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#187
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#198
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Saruman, the White Hand.
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Commander Showdown EP46: Mr. House vs Massacre Girl vs Saruman vs Obuun [EDH gameplay] #mtg
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Homebrew EDH w/DAN BAMFORD & NickBMTG! | King Aragorn v Saruman v Azusa v Braids
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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.
Pain for All+8% Synergy
$0.62
The Eternity Elevator+3% Synergy
$2.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+2% Synergy
$6.79
Mutinous Massacre+1% Synergy
$0.23
Consult the Star Charts+1% Synergy
$4.10
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+57% Synergy
$0.24
Summons of Saruman+56% Synergy
$0.21
Treason of Isengard+52% Synergy
$0.08
Foray of Orcs+48% Synergy
$0.05
Saruman's Trickery+48% Synergy
$0.14
Widespread Brutality+45% Synergy
$0.47
Barad-dûr+44% Synergy
$0.94
Fiery Inscription+44% Synergy
$0.25
Flame of Anor+43% Synergy
$4.12
Orcish Medicine+42% Synergy
$0.08
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
$0.19
Corsairs of Umbar+39% Synergy
$0.21
Sauron, the Dark Lord+39% Synergy
$10.05
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+36% Synergy
$0.91
Goblin Electromancer+33% Synergy
$0.16
Blasphemous Act+20% Synergy
$1.85
Arcane Denial+19% Synergy
$1.82
Feed the Swarm+17% Synergy
$0.20
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$31.96
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$0.78
The One Ring+5% Synergy
$82.60
Jeska's Will-2% Synergy
$25.52
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$15.45
Deflecting Swat-5% Synergy
$50.95
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$49.29
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$42.02
Ancient Tomb-8% Synergy
$95.44
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
$59.87
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+33% Synergy
$0.07
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.07
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$18.53
The Mouth of Sauron+27% Synergy
$0.12
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$11.39
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.11
Lord of the Nazgûl+24% Synergy
$1.15
Archmage Emeritus+23% Synergy
$1.20
Moria Scavenger+20% Synergy
$0.17
Treasure Nabber+19% Synergy
$1.36
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.29
Uglúk of the White Hand+16% Synergy
$0.05
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+15% Synergy
$0.15
Storm-Kiln Artist+13% Synergy
$1.08
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$1.59
Archmage of Runes+12% Synergy
$1.58
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$6.28
Dunland Crebain+11% Synergy
$0.04
Gleaming Overseer+11% Synergy
$0.29
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+11% Synergy
$0.07
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+11% Synergy
$0.26
Moria Marauder+10% Synergy
$0.30
Gandalf the Grey+10% Synergy
$0.24
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+8% Synergy
$0.09
Siege-Gang Commander+8% Synergy
$0.15
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.25
Wizards of Thay+7% Synergy
$0.42
Eternal Skylord+7% Synergy
$0.16
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+6% Synergy
$18.26
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$0.44
Third Path Iconoclast+6% Synergy
$0.29
Young Pyromancer+6% Synergy
$0.23
Mordor Trebuchet+6% Synergy
$0.06
Gríma Wormtongue+6% Synergy
$0.07
Goblin Cratermaker+6% Synergy
$0.15
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+6% Synergy
$0.06
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$0.79
Black Waltz No. 3+5% Synergy
$0.25
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.37
Scourge of the Throne+5% Synergy
$0.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$1.59
Dreadhorde Twins+5% Synergy
$0.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.38
Troll of Khazad-dûm+4% Synergy
$0.42
Shelob, Dread Weaver+4% Synergy
$0.49
Anger+3% Synergy
$1.79
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+1% Synergy
$0.99
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$29.73
Hostage Taker-2% Synergy
$0.17
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.33
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+35% Synergy
$0.06
Lazotep Plating+32% Synergy
$0.41
Consider+28% Synergy
$0.44
Commence the Endgame+23% Synergy
$0.29
Thrill of Possibility+22% Synergy
$0.08
Soul's Fire+22% Synergy
$0.15
Fact or Fiction+21% Synergy
$0.17
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.49
Dig Through Time+18% Synergy
$0.27
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.44
Press the Enemy+12% Synergy
$0.38
Deceive the Messenger+12% Synergy
$0.05
Sauron's Ransom+11% Synergy
$0.32
Forbidden Alchemy+11% Synergy
$0.09
Bitter Downfall+11% Synergy
$0.07
Opt+10% Synergy
$0.14
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.18
Display of Power+8% Synergy
$0.22
Brainstorm+7% Synergy
$1.34
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$0.44
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.10
Waterlogged Teachings+6% Synergy
$0.62
Glorious Gale+6% Synergy
$0.08
Quick Study+6% Synergy
$0.30
Big Score+5% Synergy
$0.70
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.26
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.76
Unexpected Windfall+4% Synergy
$1.00
Seething Song+3% Synergy
$5.85
Invert Polarity+3% Synergy
$0.54
Abrade+1% Synergy
$0.10
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.02
Lightning Bolt0% Synergy
$1.06
Pongify0% Synergy
$2.22
Withering Torment-1% Synergy
$2.64
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.87
Deadly Rollick-2% Synergy
$18.91
Bedevil-4% Synergy
$0.41
Swan Song-5% Synergy
$8.03
Mana Drain-5% Synergy
$44.85
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.44
Terminate-7% Synergy
$0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$1.45
Cyclonic Rift-10% Synergy
$46.53
Dark Ritual-11% Synergy
$3.59
Chaos Warp-12% Synergy
$0.50
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$0.32
Deep Analysis+30% Synergy
$0.10
Chandra's Ignition+30% Synergy
$4.02
Ringsight+27% Synergy
$0.20
Surrounded by Orcs+27% Synergy
$0.07
Mordor Muster+25% Synergy
$0.06
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.06
Treasure Cruise+21% Synergy
$0.22
Wake the Dragon+20% Synergy
$0.18
Invade the City+19% Synergy
$0.14
Languish+16% Synergy
$0.26
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.28
Too Greedily, Too Deep+14% Synergy
$0.17
Extract from Darkness+14% Synergy
$0.14
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.15
Call Forth the Tempest+13% Synergy
$7.02
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.23
Lidless Gaze+11% Synergy
$0.12
Boon of the Wish-Giver+11% Synergy
$0.07
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.61
Mizzix's Mastery+10% Synergy
$2.25
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$1.83
Enter the God-Eternals+10% Synergy
$0.24
Isengard Unleashed+10% Synergy
$1.11
Gandalf's Sanction+10% Synergy
$0.09
Essence Harvest+10% Synergy
$0.22
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.06
Sorcerous Squall+9% Synergy
$0.56
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.10
Mana Geyser+7% Synergy
$1.99
Enter the Enigma+7% Synergy
$0.18
Honor the God-Pharaoh+7% Synergy
$0.10
Night's Whisper+6% Synergy
$0.43
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.14
Fire of Orthanc+6% Synergy
$0.05
Ponder+5% Synergy
$1.33
Birthday Escape+5% Synergy
$0.16
Callous Dismissal+5% Synergy
$0.08
Gravitic Punch+5% Synergy
$0.13
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.51
Sam's Desperate Rescue+4% Synergy
$0.12
Reanimate+3% Synergy
$5.14
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.43
Circle of Power+3% Synergy
$0.17
Cornered by Black Mages+2% Synergy
$0.10
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$1.72
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$5.54
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$3.74
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
$52.72
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.82
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$44.45
Glamdring+11% Synergy
$0.75
Palantír of Orthanc+10% Synergy
$13.33
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$0.42
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
$34.22
Grond, the Gatebreaker+7% Synergy
$0.06
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$18.49
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$7.65
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$10.13
Mask of Griselbrand+5% Synergy
$0.40
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$1.60
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$8.62
Loxodon Warhammer+4% Synergy
$0.99
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$2.11
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.32
Wayfarer's Bauble-3% Synergy
$0.26
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$4.54
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+34% Synergy
$0.14
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$1.05
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.20
Storm of Saruman+26% Synergy
$2.56
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.07
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.75
All Will Be One+13% Synergy
$14.67
Shark Typhoon+12% Synergy
$0.69
Arcane Bombardment+9% Synergy
$1.93
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$3.83
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$2.03
Revenge of Ravens+7% Synergy
$0.64
Call of the Ring+5% Synergy
$1.50
There and Back Again+5% Synergy
$2.74
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.11
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.45
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$1.57
Phyrexian Arena0% Synergy
$2.62
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.35
Black Market Connections-5% Synergy
$12.32
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$8.45
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+13% Synergy
$0.20
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+35% Synergy
$0.32
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$9.00
Desolate Lighthouse+16% Synergy
$0.13
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.22
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.00
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.04
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$9.63
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$12.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+3% Synergy
$1.67
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$1.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-6% Synergy
$49.13
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$0.89
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$18.65
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$2.59
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+38% Synergy
$6.00
Commander's Sphere+19% Synergy
$0.17
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.21
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
$0.20
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.24
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.13
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$3.81
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.52
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$2.28
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$2.88
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.24
Izzet Signet-1% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$1.15
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$1.55
Dimir Signet-7% Synergy
$0.51
Rakdos Signet-7% Synergy
$0.75
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$1.34
Talisman of Indulgence-12% Synergy
$1.67
Talisman of Dominance-13% Synergy
$0.87
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+28% Synergy
$0.24
Choked Estuary+24% Synergy
$0.19
Foreboding Ruins+22% Synergy
$0.24
Sulfur Falls+20% Synergy
$0.33
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.49
Sulfurous Springs+19% Synergy
$0.57
Smoldering Marsh+18% Synergy
$0.29
Underground River+18% Synergy
$0.87
Dragonskull Summit+16% Synergy
$0.69
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
$0.26
Drowned Catacomb+15% Synergy
$1.44
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.07
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.18
Crumbling Necropolis+11% Synergy
$0.25
Mount Doom+9% Synergy
$4.74
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.06
Path of Ancestry+6% Synergy
$0.15
Waterlogged Teachings+6% Synergy
$0.62
Island+5% Synergy
$0.04
Swamp+4% Synergy
$0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.04
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.18
Cascade Bluffs0% Synergy
$0.66
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.02
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.30
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.21
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.87
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Epiphany-2% Synergy
$0.13
Maestros Theater-2% Synergy
$0.19
Izzet Boilerworks-3% Synergy
$0.32
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Malice-4% Synergy
$0.24
Dimir Aqueduct-4% Synergy
$0.23
Rakdos Carnarium-4% Synergy
$0.38
Temple of Deceit-5% Synergy
$0.25
Stormcarved Coast-6% Synergy
$3.16
Haunted Ridge-8% Synergy
$4.86
Shipwreck Marsh-9% Synergy
$5.02
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$7.93
Training Center-11% Synergy
$10.04
Luxury Suite-12% Synergy
$16.12
Morphic Pool-13% Synergy
$16.75
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$24.05
Polluted Delta-14% Synergy
$15.70
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$13.64
Exotic Orchard-17% Synergy
$0.27
Steam Vents-17% Synergy
$18.21
Blood Crypt-18% Synergy
$22.42
Watery Grave-19% Synergy
$7.60
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