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.
Wizard's Staff+10% Synergy
$19.47
Bothersome Noisemaker+9% Synergy
$1.75
The Great Goblin+7% Synergy
$12.70
Azog, Moria's Ruin+4% Synergy
$28.97
Gathering of Darkness+4% Synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$0.44
Summons of Saruman+57% Synergy
$0.33
Treason of Isengard+51% Synergy
$0.22
Foray of Orcs+47% Synergy
$0.22
Saruman's Trickery+47% Synergy
$0.24
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$1.97
Widespread Brutality+44% Synergy
$0.66
Flame of Anor+43% Synergy
$25.00
Orcish Medicine+43% Synergy
$0.28
Fiery Inscription+42% Synergy
$0.45
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+38% Synergy
$0.36
Sauron, the Dark Lord+37% Synergy
$26.42
Guttersnipe+36% Synergy
$0.36
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+34% Synergy
$1.30
Goblin Electromancer+31% Synergy
$0.35
Blasphemous Act+22% Synergy
$0.76
Arcane Denial+20% Synergy
$1.31
Feed the Swarm+19% Synergy
$0.19
Counterspell+0% Synergy
$3.77
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$45.77
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.43
The One Ring+7% Synergy
$105.67
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$41.58
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$15.83
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$70.04
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$55.95
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$40.33
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$58.03
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$72.36
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+32% Synergy
$0.26
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$19.10
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+27% Synergy
$0.29
The Mouth of Sauron+26% Synergy
$0.21
Harmonic Prodigy+26% Synergy
$3.87
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.23
Lord of the Nazgûl+23% Synergy
$3.17
Archmage Emeritus+21% Synergy
$0.51
Moria Scavenger+19% Synergy
$0.36
Treasure Nabber+17% Synergy
$2.71
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.45
Uglúk of the White Hand+14% Synergy
$0.25
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+13% Synergy
$0.36
Veyran, Voice of Duality+13% Synergy
$1.34
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$3.99
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.21
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$3.17
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.33
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+9% Synergy
$0.27
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+9% Synergy
$0.21
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$1.56
Gandalf the Grey+8% Synergy
$0.51
Moria Marauder+8% Synergy
$0.51
Siege-Gang Commander+7% Synergy
$0.31
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+7% Synergy
$0.23
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$1.95
Mordor Trebuchet+5% Synergy
$0.13
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+5% Synergy
$0.14
Third Path Iconoclast+5% Synergy
$0.26
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.43
Gríma Wormtongue+5% Synergy
$0.22
Merciless Executioner+5% Synergy
$0.41
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+5% Synergy
$49.99
Eternal Skylord+5% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.31
Goblin Cratermaker+5% Synergy
$0.21
Scourge of the Throne+4% Synergy
$0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
$2.66
Dreadhorde Twins+4% Synergy
$0.15
Young Pyromancer+4% Synergy
$0.30
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.63
Troll of Khazad-dûm+3% Synergy
$0.82
Black Waltz No. 3+3% Synergy
$0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner+3% Synergy
$1.17
Anger+1% Synergy
$0.59
Vivi Ornitier+1% Synergy
$37.72
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+0% Synergy
$1.44
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$19.08
Hostage Taker0% Synergy
$0.35
Nightscape Familiar-2% Synergy
$0.39
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.28
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.43
Consider+27% Synergy
$0.28
Soul's Fire+24% Synergy
$0.28
Commence the Endgame+21% Synergy
$0.30
Fact or Fiction+19% Synergy
$0.26
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.51
Dig Through Time+16% Synergy
$0.28
Thrill of Possibility+16% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$0.87
Deceive the Messenger+11% Synergy
$0.15
Press the Enemy+11% Synergy
$0.64
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.24
Sauron's Ransom+10% Synergy
$0.71
Bitter Downfall+10% Synergy
$0.18
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.27
Frantic Search+10% Synergy
$1.40
Opt+7% Synergy
$0.25
Display of Power+6% Synergy
$0.38
Mystic Confluence+6% Synergy
$1.02
Nasty End+6% Synergy
$0.24
Glorious Gale+5% Synergy
$0.29
Brainstorm+5% Synergy
$1.50
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.16
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.59
Bolt Bend+3% Synergy
$5.48
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.33
Flashback+2% Synergy
$3.67
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.41
Big Score+0% Synergy
$0.42
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.28
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.79
The Last Agni Kai0% Synergy
$2.27
Seething Song0% Synergy
$12.55
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.29
Unexpected Windfall-1% Synergy
$3.46
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$5.47
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
$25.73
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$0.25
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
$0.74
Lightning Bolt-3% Synergy
$0.74
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$57.36
Rakdos Charm-3% Synergy
$0.40
Snap-4% Synergy
$2.99
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$9.63
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$67.34
Terminate-7% Synergy
$0.29
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$3.14
Dark Ritual-14% Synergy
$8.66
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Chandra's Ignition+35% Synergy
$6.82
Assault on Osgiliath+34% Synergy
$1.34
Deep Analysis+29% Synergy
$0.19
Ringsight+27% Synergy
$0.41
Surrounded by Orcs+26% Synergy
$0.17
Mordor Muster+24% Synergy
$0.17
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.23
Treasure Cruise+19% Synergy
$0.34
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.35
Invade the City+17% Synergy
$0.28
Languish+15% Synergy
$0.37
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.33
Too Greedily, Too Deep+13% Synergy
$0.33
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.30
Faithless Looting+12% Synergy
$0.40
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.29
Soul Immolation+11% Synergy
$2.70
Call Forth the Tempest+10% Synergy
$36.82
Lidless Gaze+10% Synergy
$0.26
Decree of Pain+10% Synergy
$0.35
Boon of the Wish-Giver+10% Synergy
$0.22
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$5.13
Preordain+9% Synergy
$0.59
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.45
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$8.92
Volcanic Salvo+9% Synergy
$0.21
Enter the God-Eternals+8% Synergy
$0.36
Decorum Dissertation+8% Synergy
$6.16
Improvisation Capstone+8% Synergy
$11.03
Gandalf's Sanction+8% Synergy
$0.24
Sorcerous Squall+7% Synergy
$0.93
Ponder+6% Synergy
$1.92
Mana Geyser+6% Synergy
$1.47
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.31
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.12
Honor the God-Pharaoh+6% Synergy
$0.22
Night's Whisper+6% Synergy
$0.26
Rite of Consumption+5% Synergy
$5.74
Fire of Orthanc+5% Synergy
$0.20
Enter the Enigma+5% Synergy
$0.31
Birthday Escape+4% Synergy
$0.29
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.26
Dream Harvest+3% Synergy
$0.32
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.74
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$2.27
Reanimate+1% Synergy
$9.04
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$1.02
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
$3.44
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.91
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$65.01
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$21.97
Glamdring+10% Synergy
$2.61
Shadowspear+9% Synergy
$32.42
Mindsplice Apparatus+7% Synergy
$1.68
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$33.05
Grond, the Gatebreaker+6% Synergy
$0.18
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$20.35
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$13.05
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.71
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$8.64
Maskwood Nexus+3% Synergy
$2.36
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$1.46
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
$1.93
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.15
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+33% Synergy
$0.31
Dreadhorde Invasion+29% Synergy
$1.11
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.37
Storm of Saruman+25% Synergy
$3.10
Book of Mazarbul+19% Synergy
$0.23
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.91
All Will Be One+12% Synergy
$15.04
Shark Typhoon+10% Synergy
$1.78
Pain for All+7% Synergy
$0.76
Arcane Bombardment+7% Synergy
$7.01
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$3.79
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.56
Spiteful Banditry+6% Synergy
$5.67
Rite of the Dragoncaller+5% Synergy
$4.22
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.27
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.48
There and Back Again+4% Synergy
$5.07
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$2.32
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$3.96
Black Market Connections-2% Synergy
$9.70
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.26
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$12.59
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+10% Synergy
$0.16
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$9.46
Rogue's Passage+35% Synergy
$0.40
Desolate Lighthouse+14% Synergy
$0.30
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.35
Mines of Moria+9% Synergy
$2.22
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$49.99
Rivendell+7% Synergy
$30.00
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+6% Synergy
$18.24
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$1.04
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+2% Synergy
$2.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$63.16
Bojuka Bog-5% Synergy
$1.21
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$28.63
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$4.25
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+37% Synergy
$45.00
Commander's Sphere+19% Synergy
$0.29
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.35
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.35
Resonating Lute+10% Synergy
$1.42
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.35
Tablet of Discovery+7% Synergy
$2.29
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.28
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.58
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.43
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.40
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.81
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
$1.42
Dimir Signet-2% Synergy
$1.20
Rakdos Signet-3% Synergy
$2.52
Talisman of Creativity-5% Synergy
$1.43
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.45
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.86
Talisman of Indulgence-11% Synergy
$0.97
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$0.79
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+25% Synergy
$0.25
Choked Estuary+21% Synergy
$0.24
Foreboding Ruins+20% Synergy
$0.21
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.51
Sulfurous Springs+17% Synergy
$1.18
Sulfur Falls+17% Synergy
$0.26
Smoldering Marsh+17% Synergy
$0.24
Underground River+17% Synergy
$1.89
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
$0.28
Dragonskull Summit+14% Synergy
$0.37
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.28
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.25
Drowned Catacomb+12% Synergy
$0.84
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.31
Mount Doom+9% Synergy
$39.99
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.29
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.28
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp+3% Synergy
$0.09
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.33
Cascade Bluffs+0% Synergy
$0.36
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.28
Seething Landscape+0% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.34
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.27
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$5.47
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.37
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.22
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.35
Dimir Aqueduct-2% Synergy
$0.39
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.20
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.37
Stormcarved Coast-4% Synergy
$2.32
Haunted Ridge-5% Synergy
$8.42
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
$7.22
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
Badlands-8% Synergy
Underground Sea-8% Synergy
Training Center-8% Synergy
$17.35
Xander's Lounge-10% Synergy
$13.30
Morphic Pool-10% Synergy
$29.26
Luxury Suite-10% Synergy
$8.78
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$40.14
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
$0.27
Polluted Delta-14% Synergy
$19.73
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$16.85
Steam Vents-15% Synergy
$11.45
Blood Crypt-17% Synergy
$8.85
Watery Grave-17% Synergy
$9.39
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