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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 26% Amass 13% Tokens 13% +1/+1 Counters 9% Cantrips 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3775 Current Rank
#4225 Last Week
#3277 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.

Old Fat Spider Can't See Me Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
+39% Synergy $0.22
Sound the Trumpets Sound the Trumpets
+19% Synergy $0.14
Thranduil's Decree Thranduil's Decree
+19% Synergy $0.24
Elrond, Moon-Reader Elrond, Moon-Reader
+19% Synergy $2.77
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
+14% Synergy $3.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+70% Synergy $0.23
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+61% Synergy $0.21
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+54% Synergy $0.17
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+53% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+48% Synergy $0.25
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+44% Synergy $0.45
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+43% Synergy $3.91
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+41% Synergy $0.31
Consider Consider
+38% Synergy $0.29
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+35% Synergy $3.32

Top Cards

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+35% Synergy $0.36
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+24% Synergy $0.56
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+23% Synergy $3.28
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.71
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $3.80
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $1.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.34
High Tide High Tide
-2% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $3.52

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-17% Synergy $39.39
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $71.11

Creatures

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

Kid Loki Kid Loki
+32% Synergy $0.29
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+31% Synergy $0.24
Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+30% Synergy $0.09
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+28% Synergy $0.26
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+27% Synergy $0.16
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+25% Synergy $1.65
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+25% Synergy $0.21
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+23% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+21% Synergy $0.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $3.36
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+20% Synergy $0.33
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $1.84
Elvenking's Harper Elvenking's Harper
+19% Synergy $0.10
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+19% Synergy $0.06
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+19% Synergy $1.12
Gandalf, Shadow's Foe Gandalf, Shadow's Foe
+19% Synergy $23.60
Most Decrepit Old Bird Most Decrepit Old Bird
+18% Synergy $0.32
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+17% Synergy $0.86
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+15% Synergy $0.26
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.33
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+11% Synergy $2.81
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+11% Synergy $2.03
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.73
Vision, Spectral Synthezoid Vision, Spectral Synthezoid
+10% Synergy $0.38
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $1.44
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+10% Synergy $0.21
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.46
Stature, Size Shifter Stature, Size Shifter
+9% Synergy $0.19
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+9% Synergy $0.41
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $1.27
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+8% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+7% Synergy $0.28
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+7% Synergy $0.09
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.22
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+7% Synergy $0.57
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+7% Synergy $1.46
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+6% Synergy $0.72
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.34
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+5% Synergy $5.43
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.99
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.30
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $16.83
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+0% Synergy $9.38
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+0% Synergy $3.90
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $6.36
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-1% Synergy $0.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+32% Synergy $0.33
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.48
Impulse Impulse
+26% Synergy $0.19
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+24% Synergy $0.14
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+24% Synergy $3.12
Peek Peek
+22% Synergy $0.41
Think Twice Think Twice
+21% Synergy $0.26
Plunder the Trollshaws Plunder the Trollshaws
+18% Synergy $0.17
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+16% Synergy $5.16
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.29
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+15% Synergy $0.21
Leap Leap
+15% Synergy $0.47
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+13% Synergy $3.04
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+13% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+13% Synergy $0.27
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+13% Synergy $0.15
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.12
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+12% Synergy $0.23
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+12% Synergy $0.14
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.22
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $4.43
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+10% Synergy $0.21
I Am Iron Man I Am Iron Man
+10% Synergy $0.20
Depower Depower
+10% Synergy $0.13
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+10% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+10% Synergy $0.27
Unsummon Unsummon
+9% Synergy $0.25
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+9% Synergy $0.33
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+9% Synergy $0.73
Anticipate Anticipate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Fleeting Distraction Fleeting Distraction
+8% Synergy $0.22
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+8% Synergy $0.24
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.49
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.57
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $3.89
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.51
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+0% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.25
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.97
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $2.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $3.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-17% Synergy $56.80

Sorceries

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

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+34% Synergy $0.23
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+27% Synergy $0.12
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+27% Synergy $2.57
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+22% Synergy $0.36
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+21% Synergy $0.28
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+18% Synergy $0.23
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+16% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+11% Synergy $0.24
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+11% Synergy $0.25
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+9% Synergy $0.34
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+8% Synergy $0.22
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $5.22
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.19
Pym Particles Pym Particles
+7% Synergy $0.31
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.21
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.37
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.24
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.32
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+5% Synergy $0.16
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+5% Synergy $0.38
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+4% Synergy $0.21
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.49
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.25
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+0% Synergy $3.65
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-2% Synergy $11.26
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+17% Synergy $0.18
Glamdring, Foe-hammer Glamdring, Foe-hammer
+16% Synergy $0.81
Glamdring Glamdring
+15% Synergy $3.40
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+15% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $5.04
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $1.51
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $19.39
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.27
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+8% Synergy $8.57
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $11.28
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+5% Synergy $0.35
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $6.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.55
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-21% Synergy $7.89

Enchantments

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

Super Intelligence Super Intelligence
+17% Synergy $0.30
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+17% Synergy $0.35
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+16% Synergy $5.60
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+15% Synergy $0.24
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+12% Synergy $0.27
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.12
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+6% Synergy $0.20
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+6% Synergy $0.18
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.82
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.31
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $1.99
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.33
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.99
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-17% Synergy $13.06

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.43
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.61
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+9% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+9% Synergy $0.30
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.22
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.66
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.03
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $3.63
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+0% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.24
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $53.40
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $5.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-17% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Giant's Boulder Giant's Boulder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dependable Quinjet Dependable Quinjet
+10% Synergy $0.14
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+0% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $4.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.73
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-7% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-22% Synergy $2.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.56

Lands

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

Hobbit Hole Hobbit Hole
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.32
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+10% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% Synergy $0.98

Similar Commanders

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

Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
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
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
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
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
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