Saruman, the White Hand
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#82
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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+30% Synergy
$4.77
Bothersome Noisemaker+23% Synergy
$0.19
Rage into the Valley+19% Synergy
$0.19
The Great Goblin+16% Synergy
$0.63
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+15% Synergy
$0.59
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$6.31
Summons of Saruman+57% Synergy
$0.36
Treason of Isengard+51% Synergy
$0.21
Foray of Orcs+48% Synergy
$0.21
Saruman's Trickery+47% Synergy
$0.27
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$2.36
Flame of Anor+44% Synergy
$3.62
Widespread Brutality+44% Synergy
$1.06
Orcish Medicine+43% Synergy
$0.18
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
$0.25
Corsairs of Umbar+37% Synergy
$0.32
Sauron, the Dark Lord+37% Synergy
$25.28
Guttersnipe+36% Synergy
$0.50
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+34% Synergy
$1.48
Goblin Electromancer+30% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act+22% Synergy
$0.83
Arcane Denial+20% Synergy
$1.59
Feed the Swarm+19% Synergy
$0.16
Counterspell0% Synergy
$3.91
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$47.41
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.51
The One Ring+7% Synergy
$110.18
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$41.24
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$16.20
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$70.10
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$55.24
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$39.56
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$55.45
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$64.93
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+32% Synergy
$0.16
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$24.16
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+27% Synergy
$0.29
The Mouth of Sauron+26% Synergy
$0.19
Harmonic Prodigy+26% Synergy
$4.78
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.22
Lord of the Nazgûl+22% Synergy
$2.53
Archmage Emeritus+21% Synergy
$0.64
Moria Scavenger+19% Synergy
$0.33
Treasure Nabber+17% Synergy
$3.16
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+16% Synergy
$0.46
Uglúk of the White Hand+14% Synergy
$0.18
Veyran, Voice of Duality+14% Synergy
$1.59
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+14% Synergy
$0.38
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$3.69
Dunland Crebain+11% Synergy
$0.17
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted+11% Synergy
$21.06
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$3.41
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin+10% Synergy
$0.21
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.33
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+9% Synergy
$0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+8% Synergy
$0.20
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$1.48
Gandalf the Grey+8% Synergy
$0.68
Misty Mountains Raider+8% Synergy
$0.18
Azog, Moria's Ruin+8% Synergy
$0.32
Moria Marauder+8% Synergy
$0.40
Bolg of the North+7% Synergy
$0.18
Siege-Gang Commander+7% Synergy
$0.29
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+6% Synergy
$0.27
Fearsome Goblin Pair+6% Synergy
$0.21
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$3.00
Mordor Trebuchet+5% Synergy
$0.21
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+5% Synergy
$0.15
Third Path Iconoclast+5% Synergy
$0.29
Gríma Wormtongue+5% Synergy
$0.25
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+5% Synergy
$15.63
Merciless Executioner+5% Synergy
$0.50
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.46
Eternal Skylord+5% Synergy
$0.29
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.37
Scourge of the Throne+4% Synergy
$0.44
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
$3.02
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.50
Black Waltz No. 3+3% Synergy
$0.32
Anger+1% Synergy
$0.61
Vivi Ornitier+1% Synergy
$37.56
Hostage Taker0% Synergy
$0.33
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$21.92
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.37
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.34
Lazotep Plating+33% Synergy
$0.36
Consider+27% Synergy
$0.31
Soul's Fire+24% Synergy
$0.25
Commence the Endgame+20% Synergy
$0.26
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.66
Fact or Fiction+19% Synergy
$0.23
Dig Through Time+16% Synergy
$0.28
Thrill of Possibility+16% Synergy
$0.21
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$1.14
Deceive the Messenger+11% Synergy
$0.14
Press the Enemy+11% Synergy
$0.56
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.25
Sauron's Ransom+10% Synergy
$0.77
Bitter Downfall+10% Synergy
$0.50
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.28
Frantic Search+10% Synergy
$2.01
Opt+7% Synergy
$0.25
Display of Power+6% Synergy
$0.35
Mystic Confluence+6% Synergy
$1.04
Nasty End+6% Synergy
$0.20
Glorious Gale+5% Synergy
$0.25
Brainstorm+5% Synergy
$1.50
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.58
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.20
Bolt Bend+3% Synergy
$5.73
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.36
Flashback+2% Synergy
$4.11
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.50
Big Score+0% Synergy
$0.38
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.71
The Last Agni Kai0% Synergy
$2.19
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.80
Seething Song0% Synergy
$12.52
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.34
Unexpected Windfall-1% Synergy
$3.45
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.10
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
$25.59
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$0.26
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
$0.72
Lightning Bolt-3% Synergy
$0.77
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$56.46
Rakdos Charm-3% Synergy
$0.38
Snap-4% Synergy
$3.60
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$10.10
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$67.52
Terminate-7% Synergy
$0.31
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$3.58
Dark Ritual-15% Synergy
$5.61
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Chandra's Ignition+35% Synergy
$7.95
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$2.16
Deep Analysis+29% Synergy
$0.21
Ringsight+27% Synergy
$0.38
Surrounded by Orcs+26% Synergy
$0.17
Mordor Muster+25% Synergy
$0.23
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.18
Treasure Cruise+19% Synergy
$0.31
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.32
Invade the City+17% Synergy
$0.19
Languish+15% Synergy
$10.22
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.27
Too Greedily, Too Deep+13% Synergy
$0.30
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.27
Faithless Looting+12% Synergy
$0.44
Tidings of War+12% Synergy
$0.23
Gathering of Darkness+11% Synergy
$0.19
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.33
Soul Immolation+10% Synergy
$2.81
Call Forth the Tempest+10% Synergy
$35.92
Lidless Gaze+10% Synergy
$0.26
Boon of the Wish-Giver+10% Synergy
$0.20
Decree of Pain+10% Synergy
$0.33
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$4.17
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.40
Preordain+9% Synergy
$0.59
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.17
Volcanic Salvo+9% Synergy
$0.22
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$9.59
Enter the God-Eternals+8% Synergy
$0.32
Gandalf's Sanction+8% Synergy
$0.25
Improvisation Capstone+7% Synergy
$11.20
Decorum Dissertation+7% Synergy
$5.63
Sorcerous Squall+6% Synergy
$0.80
Ponder+6% Synergy
$1.95
Mana Geyser+6% Synergy
$1.24
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.16
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.32
Honor the God-Pharaoh+6% Synergy
$0.20
Night's Whisper+6% Synergy
$5.37
Fire of Orthanc+5% Synergy
$0.25
Enter the Enigma+5% Synergy
$0.32
Birthday Escape+4% Synergy
$0.24
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.25
Dream Harvest+3% Synergy
$0.34
Living Death+3% Synergy
$3.48
Reanimate+1% Synergy
$8.98
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$1.08
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
$4.03
Windfall-12% Synergy
$5.07
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$62.52
Goblin Plate Mail+11% Synergy
$0.16
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$21.97
Glamdring+10% Synergy
$2.54
Shadowspear+9% Synergy
$33.16
Mindsplice Apparatus+6% Synergy
$1.24
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$31.59
Grond, the Gatebreaker+6% Synergy
$0.19
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$19.71
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$11.26
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.75
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$9.72
Maskwood Nexus+3% Synergy
$2.31
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$1.63
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$4.65
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
$2.23
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.51
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+34% Synergy
$0.19
Dreadhorde Invasion+29% Synergy
$1.05
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.31
Storm of Saruman+25% Synergy
$3.27
Book of Mazarbul+19% Synergy
$0.22
In the Darkness Bind Them+12% Synergy
$0.88
All Will Be One+12% Synergy
$16.36
Shark Typhoon+10% Synergy
$1.70
Uncover the Moon-Letters+9% Synergy
$0.27
Pain for All+7% Synergy
$1.11
Arcane Bombardment+7% Synergy
$5.80
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$4.43
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.55
Spiteful Banditry+6% Synergy
$6.76
Rite of the Dragoncaller+5% Synergy
$3.90
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.18
Along the Crooked Way+5% Synergy
$0.25
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.48
There and Back Again+4% Synergy
$6.88
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$2.28
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$3.60
Black Market Connections-2% Synergy
$9.91
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.47
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$13.46
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+10% Synergy
$0.20
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$9.22
Rogue's Passage+35% Synergy
$0.38
Desolate Lighthouse+14% Synergy
$0.28
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.38
Mines of Moria+9% Synergy
$2.78
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$17.51
Rivendell+7% Synergy
$1.49
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$17.95
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$1.24
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+2% Synergy
$2.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$61.76
Bojuka Bog-5% Synergy
$1.30
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$29.05
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$5.22
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+37% Synergy
$9.22
Commander's Sphere+19% Synergy
$0.27
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.31
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.37
Resonating Lute+10% Synergy
$1.47
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.33
Tablet of Discovery+6% Synergy
$2.50
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.26
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.13
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.53
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.40
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.94
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
$1.60
Dimir Signet-2% Synergy
$1.19
Rakdos Signet-3% Synergy
$2.94
Talisman of Creativity-5% Synergy
$1.48
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.66
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.70
Talisman of Indulgence-12% Synergy
$1.78
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$1.00
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+25% Synergy
$0.28
Choked Estuary+21% Synergy
$0.28
Foreboding Ruins+20% Synergy
$0.32
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.66
Sulfurous Springs+17% Synergy
$1.18
Sulfur Falls+17% Synergy
$0.33
Smoldering Marsh+17% Synergy
$0.28
Underground River+16% Synergy
$2.22
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
$0.33
Dragonskull Summit+14% Synergy
$0.48
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.31
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.34
Drowned Catacomb+12% Synergy
$0.97
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.30
Mount Doom+9% Synergy
$8.20
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.23
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.09
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp+3% Synergy
$0.09
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.36
Cascade Bluffs+0% Synergy
$0.41
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.71
Seething Landscape+0% Synergy
$0.25
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.33
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Epiphany-1% Synergy
$0.30
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$7.10
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.24
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.36
Dimir Aqueduct-2% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.22
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.37
Stormcarved Coast-4% Synergy
$2.47
Haunted Ridge-5% Synergy
$8.62
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
$7.25
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
Underground Sea-8% Synergy
Badlands-8% Synergy
Training Center-8% Synergy
$17.23
Xander's Lounge-10% Synergy
$13.07
Morphic Pool-10% Synergy
$27.21
Luxury Suite-10% Synergy
$8.84
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$36.75
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
$0.31
Polluted Delta-14% Synergy
$19.60
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$18.11
Steam Vents-15% Synergy
$10.49
Blood Crypt-17% Synergy
$8.90
Watery Grave-17% Synergy
$8.63
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