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Saruman the White
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 27% Tokens 14% Amass 11% +1/+1 Counters 7% Cantrips 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3560 Current Rank
#4230 Last Week
#3042 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+14% Synergy $0.15
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+13% Synergy $0.63
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+7% Synergy $0.19
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+7% Synergy $0.26
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $8.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+72% Synergy $0.22
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+63% Synergy $0.21
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+57% Synergy $0.13
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+54% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
+52% Synergy $0.28
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+48% Synergy $0.42
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+47% Synergy $3.79
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+45% Synergy $0.32
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+38% Synergy $3.91
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+38% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Consider Consider
+36% Synergy $0.34
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $0.66
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.50
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.63
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.73
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy $1.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.43
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+34% Synergy $0.21
Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+33% Synergy $0.10
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+30% Synergy $1.36
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+30% Synergy $0.33
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+29% Synergy $0.14
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $2.64
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+27% Synergy $0.20
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+24% Synergy $0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.84
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+23% Synergy $0.18
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+22% Synergy $0.32
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+18% Synergy $0.84
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+18% Synergy $0.68
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+16% Synergy $0.08
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+14% Synergy $0.18
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $2.10
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+12% Synergy $2.00
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+12% Synergy $0.10
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.24
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+11% Synergy $0.09
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.37
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.50
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+9% Synergy $0.92
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+8% Synergy $0.08
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+8% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+8% Synergy $0.17
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+8% Synergy $1.14
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+7% Synergy $0.16
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+7% Synergy $0.08
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.08
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.17
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+7% Synergy $0.12
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+7% Synergy $0.43
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+7% Synergy $3.85
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+6% Synergy $0.33
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+6% Synergy $0.30
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $1.14
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+4% Synergy $0.13
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+3% Synergy $7.38
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $18.05
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+1% Synergy $0.76
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+0% Synergy $0.72
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $5.92
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $3.59
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-2% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.30
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-7% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+37% Synergy $0.27
Impulse Impulse
+29% Synergy $0.14
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+27% Synergy $3.01
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.46
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+24% Synergy $0.25
Peek Peek
+23% Synergy $0.49
Think Twice Think Twice
+21% Synergy $0.13
Leap Leap
+19% Synergy $1.77
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+18% Synergy $4.14
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+15% Synergy $0.14
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+15% Synergy $4.78
Curate Curate
+14% Synergy $0.30
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+13% Synergy $0.32
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+13% Synergy $0.29
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+13% Synergy $0.21
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.27
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+12% Synergy $0.20
Shore Up Shore Up
+11% Synergy $0.21
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+11% Synergy $0.16
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.26
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+10% Synergy $0.29
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+9% Synergy $0.12
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+9% Synergy $0.18
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+8% Synergy $0.18
Unsummon Unsummon
+8% Synergy $0.06
Deliberate Deliberate
+8% Synergy $0.17
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.39
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.17
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+7% Synergy $0.18
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $1.51
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+6% Synergy $1.48
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.05
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $3.42
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.19
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+0% Synergy $0.36
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.52
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-16% Synergy $55.81

Sorceries

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

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+33% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+32% Synergy $1.41
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+28% Synergy $0.12
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+25% Synergy $0.22
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+24% Synergy $0.30
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+21% Synergy $0.20
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+17% Synergy $0.33
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.24
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.34
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.65
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.27
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.15
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.32
Portent Portent
+5% Synergy $0.36
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.22
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+4% Synergy $0.29
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+4% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $5.97
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.50
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-1% Synergy $10.98
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+19% Synergy $0.17
Glamdring Glamdring
+17% Synergy $2.23
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+17% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $10.47
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $24.45
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $1.40
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.30
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $14.21
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+4% Synergy $0.15
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $5.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.91
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-16% Synergy $6.22

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+19% Synergy $4.44
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+19% Synergy $0.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+17% Synergy $0.26
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+11% Synergy $0.30
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.17
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+7% Synergy $0.14
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.90
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $1.21
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.46
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.29
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+0% Synergy $2.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $8.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-18% Synergy $12.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.91
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.43
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+8% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+8% Synergy $0.29
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+3% Synergy $0.17
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.60
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.99
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.35
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $51.80
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $1.21
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.41
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-15% Synergy $30.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.01
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+3% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.82

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
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
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
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
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 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
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