Saruman, the White Hand
$0.73
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How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#98
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#113
Last Week
#208
Past 2 Years
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Debut Set
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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.
Wizard's Staff+37% Synergy
$3.01
Bothersome Noisemaker+33% Synergy
$0.26
Rage into the Valley+26% Synergy
$0.16
The Great Goblin+23% Synergy
$0.53
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+22% Synergy
$0.81
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$6.68
Summons of Saruman+57% Synergy
$0.38
Treason of Isengard+51% Synergy
$0.21
Foray of Orcs+48% Synergy
$0.26
Saruman's Trickery+47% Synergy
$0.23
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$2.44
Flame of Anor+44% Synergy
$4.17
Widespread Brutality+43% Synergy
$0.98
Orcish Medicine+43% Synergy
$0.28
Fiery Inscription+41% Synergy
$0.53
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+40% Synergy
$0.26
Corsairs of Umbar+37% Synergy
$0.31
Sauron, the Dark Lord+37% Synergy
$26.50
Guttersnipe+35% Synergy
$0.50
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+34% Synergy
$1.33
Goblin Electromancer+30% Synergy
$0.26
Blasphemous Act+22% Synergy
$0.95
Feed the Swarm+20% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Denial+20% Synergy
$2.10
Counterspell0% Synergy
$3.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$48.09
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.69
The One Ring+7% Synergy
$120.95
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$40.20
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
$17.61
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$71.11
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$64.38
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$39.39
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$54.51
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$66.72
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+32% Synergy
$0.18
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$35.41
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+27% Synergy
$0.24
The Mouth of Sauron+26% Synergy
$0.16
Harmonic Prodigy+26% Synergy
$3.70
Saruman the White+24% Synergy
$0.24
Lord of the Nazgûl+22% Synergy
$3.36
Archmage Emeritus+21% Synergy
$0.56
Moria Scavenger+18% Synergy
$0.39
Treasure Nabber+17% Synergy
$2.80
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+16% Synergy
$0.49
Uglúk of the White Hand+14% Synergy
$0.20
Veyran, Voice of Duality+14% Synergy
$1.39
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+13% Synergy
$0.34
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin+13% Synergy
$0.19
Misty Mountains Raider+12% Synergy
$0.21
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$3.74
Bolg of the North+11% Synergy
$0.17
Azog, Moria's Ruin+11% Synergy
$0.33
Dunland Crebain+11% Synergy
$0.19
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted+11% Synergy
$31.25
Fearsome Goblin Pair+10% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$3.90
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.33
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+9% Synergy
$0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+8% Synergy
$0.18
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$3.80
Gandalf the Grey+8% Synergy
$0.95
Moria Marauder+7% Synergy
$0.44
Siege-Gang Commander+7% Synergy
$0.31
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+6% Synergy
$0.28
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane+6% Synergy
$4.74
Rhovanion Rampager+6% Synergy
$0.29
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$2.85
Mordor Trebuchet+5% Synergy
$0.19
Gríma Wormtongue+5% Synergy
$0.22
Merciless Executioner+5% Synergy
$0.51
Third Path Iconoclast+5% Synergy
$0.31
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+5% Synergy
$21.89
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.43
Stormcatch Mentor+4% Synergy
$0.30
Scourge of the Throne+4% Synergy
$0.51
Wizards of Thay+3% Synergy
$1.44
Troll of Khazad-dûm+3% Synergy
$5.58
Black Waltz No. 3+3% Synergy
$0.27
Vivi Ornitier+1% Synergy
$38.10
Anger+0% Synergy
$0.66
Hostage Taker0% Synergy
$0.32
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$21.30
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.43
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.33
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.45
Consider+26% Synergy
$0.29
Soul's Fire+25% Synergy
$0.29
Commence the Endgame+20% Synergy
$0.33
Fact or Fiction+19% Synergy
$0.28
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.84
Dig Through Time+16% Synergy
$0.31
Thrill of Possibility+15% Synergy
$0.28
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$1.02
Press the Enemy+11% Synergy
$0.48
Deceive the Messenger+11% Synergy
$0.17
Sauron's Ransom+10% Synergy
$0.80
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.28
Bitter Downfall+10% Synergy
$0.50
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.29
Frantic Search+9% Synergy
$1.69
Opt+7% Synergy
$0.25
Display of Power+6% Synergy
$0.35
Mystic Confluence+6% Synergy
$1.06
Nasty End+5% Synergy
$0.17
Glorious Gale+5% Synergy
$0.26
Brainstorm+5% Synergy
$1.34
Confusticate and Bebother+4% Synergy
$0.20
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.62
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.27
Bolt Bend+3% Synergy
$5.02
Waterlogged Teachings+2% Synergy
$0.59
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.51
Flashback+1% Synergy
$3.57
Big Score+0% Synergy
$0.39
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$4.61
The Last Agni Kai0% Synergy
$1.79
Pongify0% Synergy
$2.36
Seething Song0% Synergy
$12.07
Abrade-1% Synergy
$0.31
Unexpected Windfall-1% Synergy
$4.51
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.81
Deadly Rollick-2% Synergy
$30.53
Bedevil-3% Synergy
$0.33
Withering Torment-3% Synergy
$1.52
Lightning Bolt-3% Synergy
$0.99
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$56.80
Rakdos Charm-3% Synergy
$0.37
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$10.21
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$72.00
Terminate-7% Synergy
$0.34
Chaos Warp-11% Synergy
$0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$3.36
Dark Ritual-15% Synergy
$6.31
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$1.99
Chandra's Ignition+35% Synergy
$8.88
Deep Analysis+28% Synergy
$0.21
Ringsight+27% Synergy
$0.43
Surrounded by Orcs+26% Synergy
$0.19
Mordor Muster+25% Synergy
$0.19
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.19
Treasure Cruise+19% Synergy
$0.24
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.33
Invade the City+17% Synergy
$0.16
Gathering of Darkness+16% Synergy
$0.18
Tidings of War+16% Synergy
$0.13
Languish+14% Synergy
$9.66
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.38
Too Greedily, Too Deep+13% Synergy
$0.31
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.31
Faithless Looting+12% Synergy
$0.37
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.33
Call Forth the Tempest+10% Synergy
$28.27
Soul Immolation+10% Synergy
$2.85
Lidless Gaze+10% Synergy
$0.26
Boon of the Wish-Giver+10% Synergy
$0.17
Decree of Pain+10% Synergy
$0.34
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$5.22
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.14
Preordain+9% Synergy
$0.71
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.22
Volcanic Salvo+9% Synergy
$0.26
Enter the God-Eternals+8% Synergy
$0.29
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$7.68
Gandalf's Sanction+7% Synergy
$0.24
Improvisation Capstone+7% Synergy
$10.47
Decorum Dissertation+7% Synergy
$5.19
Ponder+6% Synergy
$3.80
Sorcerous Squall+6% Synergy
$0.80
Mana Geyser+6% Synergy
$1.12
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.22
Honor the God-Pharaoh+6% Synergy
$0.15
Night's Whisper+6% Synergy
$5.45
Claim the Precious+5% Synergy
$0.29
Rite of Consumption+5% Synergy
$5.70
Fire of Orthanc+5% Synergy
$0.27
Enter the Enigma+4% Synergy
$0.36
Birthday Escape+4% Synergy
$0.28
Expressive Iteration+3% Synergy
$0.28
Living Death+2% Synergy
$5.69
Reanimate+0% Synergy
$9.23
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$1.48
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$4.26
Windfall-12% Synergy
$5.18
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$64.25
Goblin Plate Mail+14% Synergy
$0.07
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$19.39
Glamdring+10% Synergy
$3.40
Shadowspear+9% Synergy
$35.53
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$32.63
Mindsplice Apparatus+6% Synergy
$1.51
My Precious+6% Synergy
$1.62
Grond, the Gatebreaker+5% Synergy
$0.20
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$38.05
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
$11.28
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.93
Embercleave+3% Synergy
$10.30
Maskwood Nexus+3% Synergy
$2.19
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$2.20
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$5.04
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
$2.30
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+33% Synergy
$0.28
Dreadhorde Invasion+29% Synergy
$0.98
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.39
Storm of Saruman+25% Synergy
$3.91
Book of Mazarbul+19% Synergy
$0.27
All Will Be One+12% Synergy
$17.08
In the Darkness Bind Them+12% Synergy
$1.09
Uncover the Moon-Letters+11% Synergy
$0.38
Shark Typhoon+10% Synergy
$1.99
Pain for All+7% Synergy
$1.43
Along the Crooked Way+7% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Bombardment+6% Synergy
$6.30
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$5.16
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.58
Spiteful Banditry+5% Synergy
$9.01
Rite of the Dragoncaller+5% Synergy
$3.58
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.23
Retribution of the Ancients+4% Synergy
$0.51
Down, Down to Goblin-town+4% Synergy
$0.25
There and Back Again+4% Synergy
$11.70
One Ring to Rule Them All+1% Synergy
$2.69
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$4.56
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
$9.09
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.85
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$13.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+10% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$9.46
Rogue's Passage+34% Synergy
$0.43
Desolate Lighthouse+14% Synergy
$0.18
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.39
Mines of Moria+9% Synergy
$4.14
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+8% Synergy
$15.74
Rivendell+7% Synergy
$1.61
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+6% Synergy
$17.55
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$1.14
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+1% Synergy
$2.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$58.36
Bojuka Bog-5% Synergy
$1.46
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$28.81
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$3.85
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+37% Synergy
$9.55
Commander's Sphere+18% Synergy
$0.26
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.25
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.37
Resonating Lute+9% Synergy
$1.25
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.31
Tablet of Discovery+5% Synergy
$1.78
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.97
Inherited Envelope+3% Synergy
$0.27
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
$0.64
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$1.03
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.44
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.56
Dimir Signet-2% Synergy
$1.19
Rakdos Signet-3% Synergy
$4.26
Talisman of Creativity-5% Synergy
$1.91
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.38
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.90
Talisman of Indulgence-12% Synergy
$1.94
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$1.20
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+24% Synergy
$0.25
Choked Estuary+21% Synergy
$0.34
Foreboding Ruins+20% Synergy
$0.33
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.84
Sulfurous Springs+17% Synergy
$1.08
Sulfur Falls+17% Synergy
$0.37
Smoldering Marsh+16% Synergy
$0.33
Underground River+16% Synergy
$2.23
Sunken Hollow+15% Synergy
$0.37
Dragonskull Summit+14% Synergy
$0.40
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.25
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.36
Drowned Catacomb+12% Synergy
$1.23
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.26
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$9.81
Goblin-town+8% Synergy
$0.12
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.26
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.09
Island+5% Synergy
$0.06
Swamp+3% Synergy
$0.09
Waterlogged Teachings+2% Synergy
$0.59
Cascade Bluffs+0% Synergy
$0.33
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$4.61
Seething Landscape+0% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.30
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.26
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.81
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.23
Dimir Aqueduct-2% Synergy
$0.35
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.37
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.16
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.34
Stormcarved Coast-4% Synergy
$2.33
Haunted Ridge-5% Synergy
$7.61
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
$7.04
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
Badlands-8% Synergy
Training Center-8% Synergy
$18.98
Xander's Lounge-10% Synergy
$13.24
Morphic Pool-10% Synergy
$29.68
Luxury Suite-11% Synergy
$9.37
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$38.71
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
$0.20
Polluted Delta-14% Synergy
$20.56
Bloodstained Mire-14% Synergy
$18.14
Steam Vents-15% Synergy
$10.58
Blood Crypt-17% Synergy
$8.89
Watery Grave-17% Synergy
$10.58
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