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.
Mana Sculpt+11% Synergy
$1.01
Resonating Lute+9% Synergy
$4.54
Tablet of Discovery+7% Synergy
$0.33
Decorum Dissertation+5% Synergy
$6.99
Improvisation Capstone+5% Synergy
$9.44
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman, the White Hand's abilities and overall game plan.
Orcish Siegemaster+59% Synergy
$0.33
Summons of Saruman+56% Synergy
$0.36
Treason of Isengard+53% Synergy
$0.15
Foray of Orcs+49% Synergy
$0.24
Saruman's Trickery+48% Synergy
$0.33
Barad-dûr+46% Synergy
$1.18
Widespread Brutality+45% Synergy
$0.79
Orcish Medicine+44% Synergy
$0.24
Flame of Anor+44% Synergy
$3.72
Fiery Inscription+42% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman, the White Hand decks.
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+42% Synergy
$0.31
Corsairs of Umbar+39% Synergy
$0.34
Sauron, the Dark Lord+39% Synergy
$32.84
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.26
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+35% Synergy
$1.04
Goblin Electromancer+32% Synergy
$0.23
Blasphemous Act+23% Synergy
$0.66
Arcane Denial+19% Synergy
$1.30
Feed the Swarm+19% Synergy
$0.38
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$2.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+19% Synergy
$47.70
Notion Thief+8% Synergy
$1.58
The One Ring+7% Synergy
$99.03
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$41.65
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$17.27
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$67.17
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$56.28
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
$41.42
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$64.98
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
$68.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Saruman, the White Hand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+33% Synergy
$0.17
Warg Rider+30% Synergy
$14.65
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+28% Synergy
$0.24
The Mouth of Sauron+27% Synergy
$0.20
Harmonic Prodigy+25% Synergy
$3.10
Saruman the White+25% Synergy
$0.23
Lord of the Nazgûl+23% Synergy
$1.35
Archmage Emeritus+20% Synergy
$0.77
Moria Scavenger+20% Synergy
$0.28
Treasure Nabber+18% Synergy
$2.79
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+17% Synergy
$0.40
Uglúk of the White Hand+16% Synergy
$0.17
Goblin Dark-Dwellers+14% Synergy
$0.24
Kess, Dissident Mage+12% Synergy
$4.67
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$1.60
Dunland Crebain+12% Synergy
$0.17
Archmage of Runes+11% Synergy
$2.54
Gleaming Overseer+10% Synergy
$0.37
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+10% Synergy
$0.21
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+10% Synergy
$0.24
Gandalf the Grey+9% Synergy
$0.45
Moria Marauder+9% Synergy
$0.36
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$1.22
Siege-Gang Commander+8% Synergy
$0.30
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+7% Synergy
$0.19
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.30
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+6% Synergy
$12.89
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$0.66
Gríma Wormtongue+6% Synergy
$0.21
Mordor Trebuchet+6% Synergy
$0.17
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+6% Synergy
$0.13
Eternal Skylord+6% Synergy
$0.35
Krenko, Mob Boss+6% Synergy
$1.46
The Balrog of Moria+5% Synergy
$0.37
Wizards of Thay+5% Synergy
$1.48
Scourge of the Throne+5% Synergy
$0.41
Third Path Iconoclast+5% Synergy
$0.65
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$2.16
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.25
Goblin Cratermaker+5% Synergy
$0.27
Dreadhorde Twins+5% Synergy
$0.14
Black Waltz No. 3+4% Synergy
$0.29
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.42
Troll of Khazad-dûm+4% Synergy
$0.56
Anger+2% Synergy
$0.52
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+1% Synergy
$1.16
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$31.07
Hexing Squelcher-1% Synergy
$16.89
Hostage Taker-1% Synergy
$0.28
Nightscape Familiar-3% Synergy
$0.39
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman, the White Hand safe.
Fling+37% Synergy
$0.26
Lazotep Plating+32% Synergy
$0.49
Consider+27% Synergy
$0.24
Soul's Fire+24% Synergy
$0.20
Commence the Endgame+22% Synergy
$0.28
Fact or Fiction+20% Synergy
$0.25
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.51
Thrill of Possibility+18% Synergy
$0.26
Dig Through Time+17% Synergy
$0.35
Deceive the Messenger+12% Synergy
$0.17
Press the Enemy+12% Synergy
$0.61
Frantic Search+11% Synergy
$0.46
Sauron's Ransom+11% Synergy
$0.61
Temur Battle Rage+11% Synergy
$0.19
Bitter Downfall+11% Synergy
$0.15
Forbidden Alchemy+10% Synergy
$0.11
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.21
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$0.68
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.13
Display of Power+7% Synergy
$0.31
Brainstorm+6% Synergy
$1.37
Glorious Gale+6% Synergy
$0.25
Negate+5% Synergy
$0.22
Quick Study+5% Synergy
$0.10
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.59
Waterlogged Teachings+4% Synergy
$0.41
Invert Polarity+3% Synergy
$0.39
Bolt Bend+2% Synergy
$1.94
Big Score+1% Synergy
$0.64
Flashback+1% Synergy
$4.51
Unexpected Windfall0% Synergy
$3.12
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$3.11
Seething Song0% Synergy
$12.87
Pongify0% Synergy
$1.73
Abrade-1% Synergy
$0.35
Bedevil-2% Synergy
$0.26
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
$3.31
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$5.52
The Last Agni Kai-2% Synergy
$1.67
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
$26.08
Lightning Bolt-3% Synergy
$2.89
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$52.04
Snap-4% Synergy
$3.64
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.38
Terminate-6% Synergy
$0.38
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$7.01
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$68.07
Chaos Warp-11% Synergy
$0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$2.04
Dark Ritual-14% Synergy
$6.80
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman, the White Hand's game plan and control the board.
Assault on Osgiliath+35% Synergy
$0.58
Chandra's Ignition+34% Synergy
$5.21
Deep Analysis+30% Synergy
$0.24
Ringsight+28% Synergy
$0.40
Surrounded by Orcs+27% Synergy
$0.12
Mordor Muster+26% Synergy
$0.23
Swarming of Moria+25% Synergy
$0.15
Treasure Cruise+20% Synergy
$0.36
Wake the Dragon+19% Synergy
$0.32
Invade the City+18% Synergy
$0.19
Languish+16% Synergy
$0.33
Subjugate the Hobbits+15% Synergy
$0.26
Too Greedily, Too Deep+14% Synergy
$0.28
Faithless Looting+13% Synergy
$0.27
Extract from Darkness+13% Synergy
$0.19
Call Forth the Tempest+12% Synergy
$26.82
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.23
Lidless Gaze+11% Synergy
$0.17
Soul Immolation+11% Synergy
$2.28
Boon of the Wish-Giver+11% Synergy
$0.21
Essence Harvest+11% Synergy
$0.32
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.64
Lórien Revealed+10% Synergy
$3.07
Isengard Unleashed+10% Synergy
$2.24
The Torment of Gollum+10% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$6.94
Enter the God-Eternals+9% Synergy
$0.31
Gandalf's Sanction+9% Synergy
$0.25
Volcanic Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.43
Sorcerous Squall+8% Synergy
$0.61
Ponder+7% Synergy
$1.53
Mana Geyser+7% Synergy
$1.23
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
$0.27
Claim the Precious+6% Synergy
$0.37
Enter the Enigma+6% Synergy
$0.24
Honor the God-Pharaoh+6% Synergy
$0.20
Gravitic Punch+6% Synergy
$0.14
Fire of Orthanc+6% Synergy
$0.14
Rite of Consumption+6% Synergy
$5.16
Birthday Escape+5% Synergy
$0.27
Callous Dismissal+5% Synergy
$0.20
Dream Harvest+4% Synergy
$0.35
Expressive Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.28
Sam's Desperate Rescue+4% Synergy
$0.21
Living Death+3% Synergy
$1.89
Reanimate+2% Synergy
$9.18
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
$2.07
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$2.39
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$4.71
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+17% Synergy
$69.05
Palantír of Orthanc+11% Synergy
$21.09
Glamdring+11% Synergy
$2.50
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
$36.02
Mindsplice Apparatus+8% Synergy
$0.90
Mithril Coat+7% Synergy
$28.45
Grond, the Gatebreaker+7% Synergy
$0.17
The Reaver Cleaver+6% Synergy
$11.36
Primal Amulet+5% Synergy
$12.60
Embercleave+5% Synergy
$9.10
Mask of Griselbrand+5% Synergy
$0.48
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.34
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.32
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
$1.85
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$3.56
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Saruman, the White Hand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+35% Synergy
$0.25
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$1.08
Fall of Cair Andros+28% Synergy
$0.32
Storm of Saruman+26% Synergy
$2.93
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.22
In the Darkness Bind Them+13% Synergy
$0.78
All Will Be One+13% Synergy
$22.06
Shark Typhoon+11% Synergy
$1.02
Pain for All+9% Synergy
$0.58
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$3.45
Arcane Bombardment+7% Synergy
$6.84
Spiteful Banditry+6% Synergy
$7.79
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
$0.51
Rite of the Dragoncaller+6% Synergy
$2.69
There and Back Again+5% Synergy
$3.47
Shiny Impetus+5% Synergy
$0.27
Retribution of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$0.46
One Ring to Rule Them All+2% Synergy
$2.89
Phyrexian Arena+1% Synergy
$3.70
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$3.42
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
$17.30
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$10.56
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Saruman, the White Hand to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+12% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+35% Synergy
$0.31
The Black Gate+35% Synergy
$6.94
Desolate Lighthouse+15% Synergy
$0.22
Field of Ruin+14% Synergy
$0.33
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.56
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+8% Synergy
$17.74
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.67
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+7% Synergy
$14.95
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+2% Synergy
$1.86
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$0.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$58.63
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.53
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$28.46
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$2.54
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+38% Synergy
$7.24
Commander's Sphere+20% Synergy
$0.34
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.35
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
$0.31
Everflowing Chalice+7% Synergy
$0.40
Inherited Envelope+4% Synergy
$0.27
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.73
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.39
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.42
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$1.81
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.17
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$5.28
Dimir Signet-4% Synergy
$1.18
Rakdos Signet-4% Synergy
$2.32
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$1.29
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.90
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.65
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$2.69
Talisman of Indulgence-12% Synergy
$3.52
Lands
The mana base foundation for Saruman, the White Hand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Frostboil Snarl+26% Synergy
$0.32
Choked Estuary+23% Synergy
$0.33
Foreboding Ruins+21% Synergy
$0.35
Kazuul's Fury+20% Synergy
$0.51
Sulfur Falls+18% Synergy
$0.30
Smoldering Marsh+17% Synergy
$0.37
Sulfurous Springs+17% Synergy
$1.04
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
$0.37
Underground River+16% Synergy
$1.34
Dragonskull Summit+15% Synergy
$0.53
Drowned Catacomb+14% Synergy
$3.13
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.23
Crumbling Necropolis+13% Synergy
$0.33
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.26
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$7.48
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.29
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.16
Island+5% Synergy
$0.21
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.11
Waterlogged Teachings+4% Synergy
$0.41
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.13
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.31
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
$0.26
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.27
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$3.11
Temple of Epiphany-1% Synergy
$0.23
Cascade Bluffs-1% Synergy
$0.44
Izzet Boilerworks-2% Synergy
$0.37
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.21
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$5.52
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.32
Temple of Deceit-3% Synergy
$0.23
Darkwater Catacombs-3% Synergy
$0.28
Dimir Aqueduct-3% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Carnarium-3% Synergy
$0.35
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$1.33
Haunted Ridge-6% Synergy
$7.52
Shipwreck Marsh-8% Synergy
$6.74
Volcanic Island-8% Synergy
Training Center-10% Synergy
$13.96
Xander's Lounge-11% Synergy
$13.35
Luxury Suite-11% Synergy
$29.92
Morphic Pool-12% Synergy
$30.66
Scalding Tarn-13% Synergy
$35.34
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.30
Bloodstained Mire-15% Synergy
$16.13
Polluted Delta-15% Synergy
$18.43
Steam Vents-16% Synergy
$11.10
Blood Crypt-18% Synergy
$8.87
Watery Grave-19% Synergy
$11.90
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