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Sauron, the Dark Lord
Price tag $12.02

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Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 32% Reanimator 8% Amass 5% Wheels 5% +1/+1 Counters 5% Aristocrats 3% Tokens 3% Discard 3% The Ring 3% Control 3%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#27 Current Rank
#28 Last Week
#8 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sauron, the Dark Lord.

New Cards

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

Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+2% Synergy $3.61
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
0% Synergy $1.58
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
-1% Synergy $0.46
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

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

Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+69% Synergy $2.06
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
+60% Synergy $0.52
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+57% Synergy $1.49
Ringsight Ringsight
+52% Synergy $0.30
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+52% Synergy $7.15
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+50% Synergy $0.97
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+50% Synergy $12.25
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+50% Synergy $14.81
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
+49% Synergy $0.13
Sauron, Lord of the Rings Sauron, Lord of the Rings
+49% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+45% Synergy $0.31
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+41% Synergy $3.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+39% Synergy $6.61
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+39% Synergy $0.13
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+38% Synergy $0.14
Anger Anger
+34% Synergy $1.99
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.95
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+19% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.07
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $4.24

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+42% Synergy $38.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+39% Synergy $100.03
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+16% Synergy $1.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $100.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $54.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.74
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $46.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

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

Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+36% Synergy $0.08
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+35% Synergy $0.20
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+35% Synergy $0.08
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+34% Synergy $0.12
Moria Scavenger Moria Scavenger
+33% Synergy $0.21
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+32% Synergy $16.43
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+30% Synergy $0.33
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+28% Synergy $0.55
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+25% Synergy $0.10
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+25% Synergy $0.07
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+23% Synergy $0.09
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+22% Synergy $18.88
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+18% Synergy $0.22
Wonder Wonder
+18% Synergy $1.20
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+18% Synergy $0.66
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+17% Synergy $5.27
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+17% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+15% Synergy $3.02
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
+15% Synergy $0.11
Witch-king, Sky Scourge Witch-king, Sky Scourge
+15% Synergy $1.64
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+14% Synergy $8.39
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+14% Synergy $0.09
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+12% Synergy $0.84
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Sauron, the Lidless Eye
+12% Synergy $4.93
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.25
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.28
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+10% Synergy $0.08
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+9% Synergy $0.09
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+8% Synergy $2.30
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+8% Synergy $0.21
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+7% Synergy $1.07
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+7% Synergy $0.24
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+7% Synergy $1.05
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+7% Synergy $0.06
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $88.36
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+6% Synergy $0.17
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.28
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+6% Synergy $0.04
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+6% Synergy $0.04
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+5% Synergy $18.14
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+5% Synergy $21.15
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $1.97
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+4% Synergy $13.25
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+3% Synergy $0.37
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+1% Synergy $0.24
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
0% Synergy $0.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+33% Synergy $0.42
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+32% Synergy $0.10
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+24% Synergy $0.13
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+22% Synergy $0.41
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+19% Synergy $0.10
Nasty End Nasty End
+10% Synergy $0.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.11
Consider Consider
+9% Synergy $0.21
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+7% Synergy $0.33
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.08
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+7% Synergy $0.19
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.03
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.16
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+6% Synergy $0.05
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.53
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $13.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.76
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.47
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-3% Synergy $10.37
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $16.31
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $47.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $22.09
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $62.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.60
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $62.77
Bedevil Bedevil
-6% Synergy $2.37
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.15
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-10% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
-11% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

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

Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+34% Synergy $0.13
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+31% Synergy $0.25
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+30% Synergy $0.07
Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+30% Synergy $0.09
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.04
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+25% Synergy $0.15
Widespread Brutality Widespread Brutality
+23% Synergy $0.72
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+22% Synergy $0.23
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+21% Synergy $0.11
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+16% Synergy $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.47
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+15% Synergy $0.17
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+15% Synergy $0.07
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+13% Synergy $0.06
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+13% Synergy $0.07
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $6.95
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+11% Synergy $0.24
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Languish Languish
+10% Synergy $0.29
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+10% Synergy $0.08
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.66
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+8% Synergy $0.06
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $3.58
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+7% Synergy $0.15
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.40
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+6% Synergy $0.81
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+6% Synergy $0.06
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+6% Synergy $0.06
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+4% Synergy $0.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.33
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $2.43
Enter the God-Eternals Enter the God-Eternals
+4% Synergy $0.20
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+4% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.80
Persist Persist
+3% Synergy $0.50
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $14.47
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.09
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.65
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.59
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+22% Synergy $17.64
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $50.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $41.18
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+16% Synergy $11.05
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $24.11
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $9.58
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $1.86
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
+5% Synergy $0.09
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $15.06
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $50.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $11.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+36% Synergy $1.80
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+26% Synergy $0.97
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+19% Synergy $0.51
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+19% Synergy $0.20
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+17% Synergy $0.08
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+14% Synergy $2.74
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+11% Synergy $8.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+11% Synergy $6.90
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $3.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $3.18
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $26.63
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+5% Synergy $0.07
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $10.93
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.12
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $23.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $13.68
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $2.80
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $9.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.46
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $12.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sauron, the Dark Lord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, Captain of Chaos Angrath, Captain of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.16

Utility Lands

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

Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+28% Synergy $10.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.26
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $1.65
Rivendell Rivendell
+16% Synergy $1.45
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $0.11
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $27.77
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $22.75
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $9.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.62
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.79
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+54% Synergy $13.58
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+28% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+9% Synergy $0.43
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $56.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $1.40
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $85.02
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $2.20
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $33.73
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $116.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-8% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+41% Synergy $6.52
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+21% Synergy $0.79
Underground River Underground River
+21% Synergy $1.11
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+20% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+19% Synergy $0.50
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+19% Synergy $2.94
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.23
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+10% Synergy $0.30
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+9% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.09
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $9.04
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $10.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $9.17
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-1% Synergy $13.66
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $12.34
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $18.32
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.19
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-5% Synergy $12.31
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $22.19
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.19
City of Brass City of Brass
-5% Synergy $22.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $15.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $16.84
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $5.57
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-7% Synergy $18.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $26.95
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.15
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $8.46
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $11.97
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-8% Synergy $5.32
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $9.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy $8.96
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $4.97
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.16

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