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Saruman the White
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 26% Tokens 12% Amass 10% Cantrips 10% +1/+1 Counters 7% Control 7% Counterspells 7% Mill 5% Card Draw 2% Legends 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4100 Current Rank
#2985 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Saruman the White decks.

Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+14% Synergy $0.38
Buzz Bots Buzz Bots
+14% Synergy $0.14
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+13% Synergy $1.35
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+11% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Saruman the White's abilities and overall game plan.

Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+71% Synergy $0.30
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+65% Synergy $0.17
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+56% Synergy $0.17
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+55% Synergy $0.12
Opt Opt
+52% Synergy $0.21
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+48% Synergy $0.48
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+46% Synergy $2.91
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+45% Synergy $0.34
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+40% Synergy $0.40
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+39% Synergy $3.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Saruman the White decks.

Consider Consider
+37% Synergy $0.25
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $0.80
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $3.88
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $1.64
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+14% Synergy $0.45
High Tide High Tide
+1% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $17.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Saruman the White's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+36% Synergy $0.05
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+35% Synergy $0.16
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+31% Synergy $0.68
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+31% Synergy $0.08
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+31% Synergy $0.36
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+28% Synergy $0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+26% Synergy $2.16
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+25% Synergy $0.20
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+25% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+22% Synergy $0.63
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+19% Synergy $0.61
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+19% Synergy $0.52
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+17% Synergy $0.27
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+17% Synergy $0.08
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+15% Synergy $0.05
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $2.31
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+13% Synergy $1.61
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+13% Synergy $0.11
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+12% Synergy $0.90
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.53
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.20
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.39
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+11% Synergy $0.09
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+11% Synergy $0.04
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+9% Synergy $0.71
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.14
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+8% Synergy $1.05
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+7% Synergy $0.06
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+7% Synergy $0.09
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.27
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.07
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.16
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+6% Synergy $0.10
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+6% Synergy $0.10
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+6% Synergy $4.25
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+6% Synergy $0.10
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $7.31
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.30
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $17.47
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-3% Synergy $0.52
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-4% Synergy $2.75
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-5% Synergy $0.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.80

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Saruman the White safe.

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+38% Synergy $0.28
Impulse Impulse
+30% Synergy $0.26
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+28% Synergy $3.37
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+27% Synergy $0.22
Peek Peek
+26% Synergy $0.52
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+25% Synergy $0.62
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $4.06
Leap Leap
+20% Synergy $0.90
Think Twice Think Twice
+19% Synergy $0.19
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+18% Synergy $4.38
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+16% Synergy $0.13
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+13% Synergy $0.20
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+13% Synergy $0.09
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+12% Synergy $0.34
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+12% Synergy $0.18
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+12% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.32
Deliberate Deliberate
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.26
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.21
Unsummon Unsummon
+9% Synergy $0.06
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+9% Synergy $0.09
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+9% Synergy $0.19
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+9% Synergy $0.22
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+8% Synergy $0.11
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+8% Synergy $0.21
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.47
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.13
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.30
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.08
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.14
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $0.54
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $3.64
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.43
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.50
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.40
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $1.41
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $7.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-18% Synergy $52.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Saruman the White's game plan and control the board.

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+35% Synergy $1.14
Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+34% Synergy $0.20
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+28% Synergy $0.26
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+28% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+25% Synergy $0.27
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+22% Synergy $0.20
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+17% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+12% Synergy $0.35
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+12% Synergy $0.21
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.35
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.13
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+8% Synergy $0.11
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.24
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.15
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.16
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.14
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.08
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.33
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.76
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $3.17
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.18
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.31
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+3% Synergy $0.46
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.27
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.16
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.97
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+20% Synergy $0.10
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+18% Synergy $0.26
Glamdring Glamdring
+17% Synergy $2.36
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+13% Synergy $11.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $0.92
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+7% Synergy $0.30
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $21.67
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+6% Synergy $0.08
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $11.81
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $5.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Saruman the White's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+20% Synergy $3.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+18% Synergy $0.24
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+18% Synergy $0.25
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+12% Synergy $0.29
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+10% Synergy $0.17
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.15
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.12
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.82
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $1.01
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.29
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.42
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.34
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.96
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.93
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.44
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $10.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.50
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+10% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+9% Synergy $0.24
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.18
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.86
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.33
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.98
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.80
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.56
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Saruman the White decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+11% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.80

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Saruman the White.

Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain