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Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Price tag $0.30

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#540 Current Rank
#554 Last Week
#474 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sauron, Lord of the Rings.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sauron, Lord of the Rings decks.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+2% Synergy $24.23
Kefka, Court Mage Kefka, Ruler of Ruin Kefka, Court Mage
+1% Synergy $5.22
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+1% Synergy $0.60
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $4.85
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
-4% Synergy $2.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sauron, Lord of the Rings's abilities and overall game plan.

The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+68% Synergy $0.36
Anger Anger
+66% Synergy $1.61
Living Death Living Death
+64% Synergy $2.36
Moria Scavenger Moria Scavenger
+62% Synergy $0.18
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+61% Synergy $0.12
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+59% Synergy $18.31
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+59% Synergy $8.17
Reanimate Reanimate
+57% Synergy $7.64
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+56% Synergy $0.16
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+56% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sauron, Lord of the Rings decks.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+54% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+53% Synergy $0.06
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+47% Synergy $0.79
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+47% Synergy $0.16
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
+43% Synergy $0.30
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+43% Synergy $0.70
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+40% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+35% Synergy $1.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+32% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+25% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+39% Synergy $0.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $67.99
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+15% Synergy $12.05
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $25.95
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sauron, Lord of the Rings's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sauron, the Dark Lord Sauron, the Dark Lord
+43% Synergy $7.68
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+42% Synergy $0.97
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+41% Synergy $0.36
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+38% Synergy $0.94
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+37% Synergy $0.09
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+36% Synergy $0.48
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+35% Synergy $1.18
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+34% Synergy $0.16
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+34% Synergy $0.31
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+33% Synergy $0.27
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+31% Synergy $0.07
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+31% Synergy $0.35
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+30% Synergy $0.24
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+28% Synergy $0.09
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+26% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+26% Synergy $0.12
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $15.89
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+23% Synergy $2.91
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+20% Synergy $0.19
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+18% Synergy $0.38
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+18% Synergy $0.29
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+16% Synergy $4.27
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+16% Synergy $0.20
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+16% Synergy $0.11
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+15% Synergy $9.32
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+15% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.34
Witch-king, Sky Scourge Witch-king, Sky Scourge
+13% Synergy $1.32
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+13% Synergy $0.28
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.06
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.77
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+12% Synergy $0.53
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+12% Synergy $26.98
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+12% Synergy $7.48
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+11% Synergy $6.51
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Sauron, the Lidless Eye
+11% Synergy $3.60
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
+10% Synergy $0.12
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+10% Synergy $0.44
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+10% Synergy $0.94
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.49
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+9% Synergy $0.19
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+8% Synergy $14.20
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+8% Synergy $0.26
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+8% Synergy $5.27
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.85
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+7% Synergy $0.05
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
+7% Synergy $0.06
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+6% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
-13% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sauron, Lord of the Rings safe.

Consider Consider
+41% Synergy $0.46
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+35% Synergy $0.08
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+24% Synergy $0.06
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+22% Synergy $0.31
Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $13.77
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+14% Synergy $0.34
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+13% Synergy $0.16
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $0.98
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+7% Synergy $0.08
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+6% Synergy $0.17
Nasty End Nasty End
+5% Synergy $0.08
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+5% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.59
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $6.09
Bedevil Bedevil
-12% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.24
Terminate Terminate
-15% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sauron, Lord of the Rings's game plan and control the board.

Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+40% Synergy $0.28
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+38% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+35% Synergy $0.13
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.24
Languish Languish
+33% Synergy $0.29
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+28% Synergy $0.13
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+26% Synergy $0.05
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+25% Synergy $0.13
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+24% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $0.56
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+22% Synergy $0.83
Dread Return Dread Return
+18% Synergy $0.26
Persist Persist
+17% Synergy $1.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+17% Synergy $3.36
Ringsight Ringsight
+15% Synergy $0.18
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $5.65
Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+8% Synergy $0.11
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.07
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+7% Synergy $0.11
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+6% Synergy $0.06
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.14
Exhume Exhume
+6% Synergy $3.55
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+6% Synergy $0.52
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.52
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+5% Synergy $0.09
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+5% Synergy $0.05
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $3.30
Mordor on the March Mordor on the March
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+4% Synergy $0.10
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.11
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+4% Synergy $0.07
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+3% Synergy $0.30
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $7.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.68
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+2% Synergy $0.09
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $3.59
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+21% Synergy $11.69
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+7% Synergy $9.95
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.30
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+4% Synergy $0.90
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $7.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sauron, Lord of the Rings's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+23% Synergy $0.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+22% Synergy $6.79
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+22% Synergy $0.13
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+21% Synergy $0.79
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+16% Synergy $0.34
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+13% Synergy $1.57
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+9% Synergy $4.91
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+9% Synergy $2.85
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $6.98
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $2.72
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+7% Synergy $0.39
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.47
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.22
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $5.83
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $6.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $1.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+48% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.27
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+34% Synergy $0.20
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+30% Synergy $0.59
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+14% Synergy $0.55
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+8% Synergy $9.70
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $0.77
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+63% Synergy $5.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+49% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+40% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+36% Synergy $0.16
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+33% Synergy $2.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+4% Synergy $0.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $2.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-9% Synergy $0.76
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-12% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-12% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-17% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-20% Synergy $1.32
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy $0.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sauron, Lord of the Rings decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Underground River Underground River
+43% Synergy $1.37
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+43% Synergy $0.40
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+43% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+42% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+41% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+35% Synergy $1.01
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+35% Synergy $1.71
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+34% Synergy $0.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+30% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+27% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+26% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.18
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+21% Synergy $3.80
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+18% Synergy $0.26
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+3% Synergy $8.92
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $17.89
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $20.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $6.82
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-3% Synergy $8.29
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $8.84
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-6% Synergy $0.32
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-7% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-8% Synergy $0.21
Badlands Badlands
-9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-9% Synergy
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $3.99
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.24
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-14% Synergy $3.25
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-15% Synergy $13.40
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-15% Synergy $2.60
Training Center Training Center
-17% Synergy $10.54
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-17% Synergy $15.63
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-17% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $24.04
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-18% Synergy $7.08
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-21% Synergy $15.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-22% Synergy $8.98
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-23% Synergy $14.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-31% Synergy $0.45

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