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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 27% Tokens 14% Amass 11% +1/+1 Counters 9% Cantrips 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4660 Current Rank
#3131 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.

Dependable Quinjet Dependable Quinjet
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kid Loki Kid Loki
+23% Synergy $0.30
Super Intelligence Super Intelligence
+17% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.24
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+60% Synergy $0.22
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+54% Synergy $0.15
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+52% Synergy $0.17
Opt Opt
+51% Synergy $0.25
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+45% Synergy $3.10
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+45% Synergy $0.43
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+42% Synergy $0.36
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+37% Synergy $3.79
Consider Consider
+36% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+36% Synergy $0.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+26% Synergy $0.51
Preordain Preordain
+24% Synergy $0.59
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $2.70
Ponder Ponder
+18% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $1.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.50
High Tide High Tide
+0% Synergy $1.89
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.83
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-18% Synergy $40.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $70.04

Creatures

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

Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+32% Synergy $0.22
Illvoi Operative Illvoi Operative
+31% Synergy $0.09
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+28% Synergy $0.30
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+28% Synergy $0.14
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+27% Synergy $1.12
Aven Eternal Aven Eternal
+25% Synergy $0.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $2.66
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+24% Synergy $0.23
Thunder Drake Thunder Drake
+22% Synergy $0.18
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $1.17
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+20% Synergy $0.30
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+17% Synergy $0.95
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+17% Synergy $1.12
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+16% Synergy $0.07
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+15% Synergy $0.19
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $2.75
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+12% Synergy $0.12
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.25
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+11% Synergy $0.12
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.37
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $1.63
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.53
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+10% Synergy $0.59
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+8% Synergy $0.19
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $0.59
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+8% Synergy $0.15
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+7% Synergy $1.11
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+7% Synergy $0.21
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+7% Synergy $3.07
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.14
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+6% Synergy $0.49
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+6% Synergy $0.21
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.50
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $1.28
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+5% Synergy $0.16
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.28
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $19.07
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+1% Synergy $0.60
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+1% Synergy $8.67
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+0% Synergy $0.24
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $3.17
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-1% Synergy $0.56
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.92
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-6% Synergy $0.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+34% Synergy $0.30
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.17
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+27% Synergy $0.64
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+26% Synergy $1.75
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+24% Synergy $0.20
Peek Peek
+22% Synergy $0.43
Think Twice Think Twice
+21% Synergy $0.21
Leap Leap
+17% Synergy $0.43
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+16% Synergy $4.67
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+14% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+14% Synergy $0.58
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+14% Synergy $0.29
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $4.71
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.29
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+12% Synergy $0.13
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+12% Synergy $0.30
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+11% Synergy $0.16
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+11% Synergy $0.15
Shore Up Shore Up
+10% Synergy $0.25
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+10% Synergy $0.20
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.19
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.21
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.26
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+8% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.35
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.19
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $1.26
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fleeting Distraction Fleeting Distraction
+6% Synergy $0.14
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.35
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.13
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $2.99
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.33
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.31
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $2.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $1.06
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $3.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-17% Synergy $57.36

Sorceries

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

Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+32% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+29% Synergy $1.83
Relentless Advance Relentless Advance
+26% Synergy $0.12
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+23% Synergy $0.31
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+23% Synergy $0.29
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+20% Synergy $0.23
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+17% Synergy $0.36
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.28
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.30
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $5.13
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.19
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+7% Synergy $0.23
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.19
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+6% Synergy $0.13
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.37
Portent Portent
+5% Synergy $0.36
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+4% Synergy $0.33
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.21
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+4% Synergy $0.19
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.50
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $5.08
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.32
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.12
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-1% Synergy $12.42
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Team Pennant Team Pennant
+19% Synergy $0.19
Glamdring Glamdring
+17% Synergy $2.61
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+17% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.35
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $9.44
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.97
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $1.68
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+5% Synergy $0.33
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.22
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.27
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $13.05
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $6.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.15
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-19% Synergy $7.67

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+18% Synergy $3.64
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+18% Synergy $0.34
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+17% Synergy $0.27
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+11% Synergy $0.24
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.13
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+7% Synergy $0.20
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.23
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+5% Synergy $0.15
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.25
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $1.78
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.38
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.28
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $3.22
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $7.03
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-18% Synergy $12.59

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.40
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $30.00
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+8% Synergy $0.25
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+8% Synergy $0.29
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.64
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.18
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $3.88
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $2.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+0% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $1.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $53.55
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $4.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-17% Synergy $28.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.68
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+0% Synergy $0.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.45
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.65
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.42

Lands

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

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% 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
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
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
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
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
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis