Saruman, the White Hand
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Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#85
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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.
Mana Sculpt+12% Synergy
$1.13
Resonating Lute+9% Synergy
$2.10
Spectacle Summit+9% Synergy
$0.14
Prismari Charm+8% Synergy
$0.33
Decorum Dissertation+7% Synergy
$7.92
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+57% Synergy
$0.35
Treason of Isengard+52% Synergy
$0.22
Foray of Orcs+48% Synergy
$0.21
Saruman's Trickery+47% Synergy
$0.22
Barad-dûr+45% Synergy
$1.62
Widespread Brutality+43% Synergy
$0.97
Orcish Medicine+42% Synergy
$0.22
Flame of Anor+42% Synergy
$3.99
Fiery Inscription+42% Synergy
$0.42
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
$0.34
Guttersnipe+37% Synergy
$0.29
Sauron, the Dark Lord+37% Synergy
$29.40
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+34% Synergy
$2.41
Goblin Electromancer+30% Synergy
$0.28
Blasphemous Act+23% Synergy
$0.88
Arcane Denial+20% Synergy
$2.01
Feed the Swarm+18% Synergy
$0.21
Counterspell+0% Synergy
$3.67
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+18% Synergy
$49.36
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.54
The One Ring+6% Synergy
$108.02
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$43.04
Mystical Tutor-3% Synergy
$18.15
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$58.52
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$66.59
Cyclonic Rift-8% Synergy
$41.55
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$60.87
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$72.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+34% Synergy
$0.22
Warg Rider+28% Synergy
$17.88
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.26
The Mouth of Sauron+26% Synergy
$0.16
Saruman the White+26% Synergy
$0.24
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$2.91
Lord of the Nazgûl+24% Synergy
$2.03
Archmage Emeritus+21% Synergy
$0.67
Moria Scavenger+19% Synergy
$0.36
Treasure Nabber+17% Synergy
$2.43
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.39
Uglúk of the White Hand+14% Synergy
$0.18
Veyran, Voice of Duality+14% Synergy
$2.01
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+13% Synergy
$0.28
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$4.76
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.21
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$3.42
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+9% Synergy
$0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$1.39
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+9% Synergy
$0.23
Gleaming Overseer+9% Synergy
$0.37
Gandalf the Grey+8% Synergy
$0.44
Moria Marauder+8% Synergy
$0.41
Siege-Gang Commander+7% Synergy
$0.35
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+7% Synergy
$0.24
Third Path Iconoclast+6% Synergy
$0.36
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$2.01
Mordor Trebuchet+6% Synergy
$0.12
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+5% Synergy
$0.15
Gríma Wormtongue+5% Synergy
$0.24
Merciless Executioner+5% Synergy
$0.65
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+5% Synergy
$14.05
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.29
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.38
Eternal Skylord+5% Synergy
$0.33
Goblin Cratermaker+5% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.28
Dreadhorde Twins+4% Synergy
$0.13
Scourge of the Throne+4% Synergy
$0.40
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
$2.64
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.98
Troll of Khazad-dûm+3% Synergy
$0.94
Talrand, Sky Summoner+3% Synergy
$0.86
Black Waltz No. 3+3% Synergy
$0.34
Anger+1% Synergy
$0.41
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+0% Synergy
$1.47
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$37.98
Hexing Squelcher-1% Synergy
$21.90
Hostage Taker-1% Synergy
$0.32
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.41
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+36% Synergy
$0.27
Lazotep Plating+32% Synergy
$0.42
Consider+27% Synergy
$0.33
Soul's Fire+24% Synergy
$0.24
Commence the Endgame+21% Synergy
$0.28
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.63
Fact or Fiction+19% Synergy
$0.25
Thrill of Possibility+16% Synergy
$0.30
Dig Through Time+16% Synergy
$0.25
Deceive the Messenger+11% Synergy
$0.14
Press the Enemy+11% Synergy
$0.47
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.16
Frantic Search+10% Synergy
$1.10
Sauron's Ransom+10% Synergy
$0.49
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.23
Bitter Downfall+10% Synergy
$0.18
Opt+7% Synergy
$0.27
Display of Power+6% Synergy
$0.33
Mystic Confluence+6% Synergy
$1.00
Nasty End+6% Synergy
$0.12
Brainstorm+6% Synergy
$1.39
Glorious Gale+5% Synergy
$0.27
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.20
Quick Study+4% Synergy
$0.17
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.57
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.46
Invert Polarity+2% Synergy
$0.42
Bolt Bend+2% Synergy
$5.56
Big Score+0% Synergy
$0.53
Flashback+0% Synergy
$4.97
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.79
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.72
Seething Song0% Synergy
$13.10
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.31
Unexpected Windfall-1% Synergy
$3.36
The Last Agni Kai-1% Synergy
$1.47
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$6.82
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
$3.47
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$0.27
Deadly Rollick-2% Synergy
$28.12
Lightning Bolt-3% Synergy
$0.92
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$55.81
Rakdos Charm-4% Synergy
$0.38
Snap-4% Synergy
$3.40
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$8.00
Terminate-6% Synergy
$0.45
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$67.12
Chaos Warp-9% Synergy
$0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$2.27
Dark Ritual-15% Synergy
$3.90
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+34% Synergy
$0.80
Chandra's Ignition+33% Synergy
$6.54
Deep Analysis+29% Synergy
$0.27
Ringsight+27% Synergy
$0.34
Surrounded by Orcs+25% Synergy
$0.16
Mordor Muster+24% Synergy
$0.13
Swarming of Moria+24% Synergy
$0.16
Treasure Cruise+19% Synergy
$0.24
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.35
Invade the City+17% Synergy
$0.21
Languish+15% Synergy
$0.37
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.28
Too Greedily, Too Deep+13% Synergy
$0.29
Faithless Looting+13% Synergy
$0.24
Extract from Darkness+12% Synergy
$0.23
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.32
Call Forth the Tempest+10% Synergy
$35.52
Lidless Gaze+10% Synergy
$0.19
Soul Immolation+10% Synergy
$2.65
Decree of Pain+10% Synergy
$0.38
Boon of the Wish-Giver+10% Synergy
$0.20
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.50
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$3.50
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.42
The Torment of Gollum+9% Synergy
$0.18
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$8.02
Enter the God-Eternals+8% Synergy
$0.32
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.24
Gandalf's Sanction+8% Synergy
$0.22
Improvisation Capstone+7% Synergy
$11.49
Ponder+7% Synergy
$1.75
Sorcerous Squall+7% Synergy
$0.80
Mana Geyser+6% Synergy
$1.14
Night's Whisper+6% Synergy
$0.34
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.07
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.32
Honor the God-Pharaoh+6% Synergy
$0.26
Enter the Enigma+5% Synergy
$0.32
Fire of Orthanc+5% Synergy
$0.13
Rite of Consumption+5% Synergy
$5.70
Birthday Escape+4% Synergy
$0.23
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.52
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.17
Dream Harvest+3% Synergy
$0.35
Sam's Desperate Rescue+3% Synergy
$0.21
Reanimate+2% Synergy
$8.19
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$2.11
Vandalblast-3% Synergy
$1.53
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
$5.05
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.94
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+16% Synergy
$70.05
Palantír of Orthanc+10% Synergy
$24.29
Glamdring+10% Synergy
$2.22
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$30.98
Mindsplice Apparatus+7% Synergy
$1.44
Mithril Coat+6% Synergy
$26.88
Grond, the Gatebreaker+6% Synergy
$0.14
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
$13.69
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
$14.21
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.62
Embercleave+4% Synergy
$9.51
Maskwood Nexus+3% Synergy
$2.32
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$2.25
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+33% Synergy
$0.27
Dreadhorde Invasion+29% Synergy
$1.09
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.31
Storm of Saruman+25% Synergy
$3.56
Book of Mazarbul+19% Synergy
$0.23
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.54
All Will Be One+12% Synergy
$16.17
Shark Typhoon+10% Synergy
$1.23
Pain for All+8% Synergy
$0.41
Arcane Bombardment+7% Synergy
$7.21
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$4.68
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.71
Spiteful Banditry+6% Synergy
$7.42
Rite of the Dragoncaller+5% Synergy
$3.12
Shiny Impetus+4% Synergy
$0.29
Retribution of the Ancients+4% Synergy
$0.52
There and Back Again+4% Synergy
$4.32
Thousand-Year Storm+3% Synergy
$1.36
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$2.97
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$4.22
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$3.11
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
$19.62
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$12.00
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+11% Synergy
$0.32
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$8.92
Rogue's Passage+33% Synergy
$0.38
Desolate Lighthouse+15% Synergy
$0.21
Field of Ruin+13% Synergy
$0.35
Mines of Moria+9% Synergy
$1.99
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$18.78
Rivendell+7% Synergy
$1.74
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+6% Synergy
$17.69
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$0.85
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+2% Synergy
$2.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$63.55
Bojuka Bog-6% Synergy
$0.70
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$30.88
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$2.94
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+36% Synergy
$8.46
Commander's Sphere+18% Synergy
$0.33
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.21
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.36
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.32
Tablet of Discovery+6% Synergy
$0.76
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.25
Basalt Monolith+3% Synergy
$3.66
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$1.10
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.34
Chromatic Lantern+0% Synergy
$4.40
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
$1.13
Dimir Signet-2% Synergy
$1.20
Rakdos Signet-3% Synergy
$2.60
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.51
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$2.98
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Dominance-11% Synergy
$1.62
Talisman of Indulgence-11% Synergy
$2.02
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+27% Synergy
$0.38
Choked Estuary+23% Synergy
$0.31
Foreboding Ruins+22% Synergy
$0.35
Kazuul's Fury+19% Synergy
$0.63
Sulfur Falls+18% Synergy
$0.39
Sulfurous Springs+18% Synergy
$0.97
Smoldering Marsh+17% Synergy
$0.34
Underground River+17% Synergy
$1.47
Sunken Hollow+17% Synergy
$0.34
Dragonskull Summit+15% Synergy
$0.53
Drowned Catacomb+13% Synergy
$1.77
Evolving Wilds+13% Synergy
$0.12
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.37
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.16
Mount Doom+9% Synergy
$8.35
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.27
Mountain+6% Synergy
$2.00
Island+5% Synergy
$0.07
Swamp+4% Synergy
$2.00
Waterlogged Teachings+3% Synergy
$0.46
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.16
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
$3.79
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.31
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$6.82
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.36
Shivan Reef-1% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos Carnarium-2% Synergy
$0.29
Dimir Aqueduct-2% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.24
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.37
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$1.57
Haunted Ridge-6% Synergy
$8.69
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
$6.71
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
Training Center-9% Synergy
$15.71
Luxury Suite-10% Synergy
$31.33
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$13.76
Morphic Pool-11% Synergy
$28.09
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.82
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$36.04
Polluted Delta-14% Synergy
$18.92
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$17.33
Steam Vents-16% Synergy
$12.79
Blood Crypt-18% Synergy
$10.00
Watery Grave-19% Synergy
$10.77
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