Sauron, the Dark Lord
$28.75
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sauron, the Dark Lord decks.
Grave Researcher+5% Synergy
$2.57
Emeritus of Woe+1% Synergy
$16.66
Turbulent Springs0% Synergy
$4.71
Scorched Geyser-1% Synergy
$2.58
Flashback-3% Synergy
$5.53
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sauron, the Dark Lord's abilities and overall game plan.
Call of the Ring+70% Synergy
$4.64
Saruman, the White Hand+61% Synergy
$0.38
Barad-dûr+58% Synergy
$1.62
Witch-king of Angmar+53% Synergy
$9.11
Nazgûl+52% Synergy
$23.13
Ringsight+52% Synergy
$0.34
The Black Gate+51% Synergy
$8.61
In the Darkness Bind Them+50% Synergy
$0.52
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+48% Synergy
$0.24
Sauron, Lord of the Rings+48% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sauron, the Dark Lord decks.
Orcish Siegemaster+45% Synergy
$0.33
Lord of the Nazgûl+42% Synergy
$1.97
Reanimate+40% Synergy
$8.28
Saruman's Trickery+38% Synergy
$0.22
March from the Black Gate+38% Synergy
$0.26
Anger+35% Synergy
$0.41
Arcane Denial+23% Synergy
$2.03
Feed the Swarm+20% Synergy
$0.21
Blasphemous Act+16% Synergy
$0.87
Dark Ritual+10% Synergy
$3.90
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+43% Synergy
$49.92
The One Ring+40% Synergy
$108.23
Notion Thief+17% Synergy
$1.58
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$129.20
Cyclonic Rift0% Synergy
$41.55
Rhystic Study-2% Synergy
$66.59
Vampiric Tutor-3% Synergy
$61.79
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
$72.88
Fierce Guardianship-5% Synergy
$58.38
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
$42.79
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Sauron, the Dark Lord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+35% Synergy
$0.20
Corsairs of Umbar+35% Synergy
$0.32
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+35% Synergy
$0.28
Moria Scavenger+33% Synergy
$0.34
The Mouth of Sauron+33% Synergy
$0.15
Warg Rider+31% Synergy
$17.74
The Balrog of Moria+30% Synergy
$0.39
Sauron, the Necromancer+29% Synergy
$0.38
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+25% Synergy
$0.17
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+23% Synergy
$14.03
Gollum, Patient Plotter+22% Synergy
$0.24
Saruman the White+21% Synergy
$0.24
Wonder+18% Synergy
$1.56
Archfiend of Ifnir+18% Synergy
$0.32
Ringwraiths+18% Synergy
$2.41
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+17% Synergy
$2.41
Dunland Crebain+16% Synergy
$0.21
Treasure Nabber+15% Synergy
$2.55
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin+14% Synergy
$13.78
Witch-king, Sky Scourge+14% Synergy
$1.72
Uglúk of the White Hand+13% Synergy
$0.18
Troll of Khazad-dûm+13% Synergy
$0.93
Lazotep Chancellor+12% Synergy
$0.25
Scourge of the Throne+11% Synergy
$0.36
Sauron, the Lidless Eye+11% Synergy
$10.07
Mirkwood Bats+10% Synergy
$1.70
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+10% Synergy
$0.38
Gríma Wormtongue+9% Synergy
$0.23
Gleaming Overseer+9% Synergy
$0.37
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+9% Synergy
$0.23
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+8% Synergy
$0.23
Shelob, Dread Weaver+8% Synergy
$0.51
Oliphaunt+7% Synergy
$0.27
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+7% Synergy
$93.04
Merciless Executioner+6% Synergy
$0.65
Changeling Outcast+6% Synergy
$2.41
Rampaging War Mammoth+6% Synergy
$0.34
Voracious Fell Beast+6% Synergy
$0.16
Sheoldred, Whispering One+6% Synergy
$23.37
Easterling Vanguard+5% Synergy
$0.10
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+5% Synergy
$0.15
Moria Marauder+5% Synergy
$0.41
Eternal Skylord+5% Synergy
$0.33
Warren Soultrader+4% Synergy
$13.52
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+4% Synergy
$14.32
Bone Miser+4% Synergy
$20.56
Hostage Taker+1% Synergy
$0.32
Nightscape Familiar0% Synergy
$0.40
Solemn Simulacrum-4% Synergy
$0.30
Hexing Squelcher-4% Synergy
$21.58
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sauron, the Dark Lord safe.
Sauron's Ransom+32% Synergy
$0.48
Orcish Medicine+31% Synergy
$0.19
Soothing of Sméagol+24% Synergy
$0.20
Lazotep Plating+20% Synergy
$0.42
Glorious Gale+18% Synergy
$0.27
Consider+9% Synergy
$0.34
Nasty End+9% Synergy
$0.13
Thrill of Possibility+8% Synergy
$0.31
Bitter Downfall+7% Synergy
$0.17
Forbidden Alchemy+6% Synergy
$0.16
Isildur's Fateful Strike+6% Synergy
$0.30
Fact or Fiction+6% Synergy
$0.26
Deceive the Messenger+6% Synergy
$0.13
Commence the Endgame+5% Synergy
$0.27
Entomb+5% Synergy
$17.25
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.57
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.96
Mana Drain+3% Synergy
$55.81
Swan Song+1% Synergy
$8.18
Withering Torment-1% Synergy
$3.41
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
$3.63
Pact of Negation-2% Synergy
$18.30
Deadly Dispute-2% Synergy
$0.36
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.20
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$50.79
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
$27.90
Cabal Ritual-3% Synergy
$14.58
Force of Will-4% Synergy
$64.60
Counterspell-5% Synergy
$3.62
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$67.16
Bedevil-6% Synergy
$0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse-7% Synergy
$1.96
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
$18.15
Big Score-7% Synergy
$0.53
Negate-7% Synergy
$0.22
Rakdos Charm-9% Synergy
$0.36
Frantic Search-9% Synergy
$1.11
Brainstorm-10% Synergy
$1.43
Terminate-11% Synergy
$0.45
Chaos Warp-13% Synergy
$0.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sauron, the Dark Lord's game plan and control the board.
Claim the Precious+34% Synergy
$0.32
Living Death+30% Synergy
$2.18
Summons of Saruman+30% Synergy
$0.33
Treason of Isengard+30% Synergy
$0.21
Foray of Orcs+28% Synergy
$0.21
Birthday Escape+24% Synergy
$0.22
Too Greedily, Too Deep+22% Synergy
$0.30
Widespread Brutality+21% Synergy
$1.00
Sam's Desperate Rescue+20% Synergy
$0.21
Victimize+16% Synergy
$1.72
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.25
Extract from Darkness+15% Synergy
$0.23
Assault on Osgiliath+14% Synergy
$0.76
Mordor Muster+14% Synergy
$0.14
Surrounded by Orcs+12% Synergy
$0.15
Toxic Deluge+12% Synergy
$5.18
Swarming of Moria+12% Synergy
$0.16
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.36
Wake the Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.36
Rise of the Dark Realms+9% Synergy
$7.08
Breaking of the Fellowship+9% Synergy
$0.11
Languish+9% Synergy
$0.37
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.26
Chandra's Ignition+7% Synergy
$6.62
Ranger's Firebrand+7% Synergy
$0.17
Lidless Gaze+7% Synergy
$0.20
Subjugate the Hobbits+6% Synergy
$0.29
Shadow of the Enemy+6% Synergy
$1.26
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.42
The Torment of Gollum+5% Synergy
$0.18
Lash of the Balrog+5% Synergy
$0.11
Buried Alive+4% Synergy
$0.91
Boon of the Wish-Giver+4% Synergy
$0.20
Stitch Together+4% Synergy
$1.99
Lórien Revealed+4% Synergy
$3.65
Persist+3% Synergy
$0.92
Breach the Multiverse+2% Synergy
$9.91
Diabolic Intent+2% Synergy
$16.86
Night's Whisper+1% Synergy
$0.34
Blasphemous Edict+0% Synergy
$5.06
Damnation0% Synergy
$21.09
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$1.55
Windfall-8% Synergy
$4.94
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Palantír of Orthanc+24% Synergy
$24.45
Shadowspear+19% Synergy
$30.84
The Ozolith+17% Synergy
$70.05
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+15% Synergy
$19.75
Mithril Coat+11% Synergy
$27.95
The Reaver Cleaver+7% Synergy
$14.06
Grond, the Gatebreaker+4% Synergy
$0.15
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.42
Monument to Endurance+2% Synergy
$16.99
Phyrexian Altar+1% Synergy
$54.81
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$2.22
Ashnod's Altar+0% Synergy
$16.24
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.30
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
$4.39
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
$1.91
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sauron, the Dark Lord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
One Ring to Rule Them All+35% Synergy
$2.97
Dreadhorde Invasion+24% Synergy
$1.08
Fiery Inscription+19% Synergy
$0.40
Fall of Cair Andros+18% Synergy
$0.32
Book of Mazarbul+15% Synergy
$0.23
There and Back Again+13% Synergy
$4.41
Animate Dead+12% Synergy
$4.93
Spiteful Banditry+11% Synergy
$7.10
Storm of Saruman+7% Synergy
$3.79
Teferi's Ageless Insight+6% Synergy
$5.34
All Will Be One+5% Synergy
$16.87
Scroll of Isildur+5% Synergy
$0.46
Mindless Conscription+4% Synergy
$0.19
Necromancy+4% Synergy
$20.15
Black Market Connections+4% Synergy
$19.63
The Meathook Massacre+3% Synergy
$25.95
Shiny Impetus+3% Synergy
$0.28
Goblin Bombardment+2% Synergy
$3.30
Rising of the Day+2% Synergy
$0.79
Phyrexian Arena-2% Synergy
$4.21
Mystic Remora-3% Synergy
$12.12
Underworld Breach-4% Synergy
$11.39
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sauron, the Dark Lord to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, Captain of Chaos+5% Synergy
$0.31
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+29% Synergy
$18.78
Rogue's Passage+28% Synergy
$0.36
Mines of Moria+19% Synergy
$2.17
Rivendell+15% Synergy
$1.91
Desolate Lighthouse+13% Synergy
$0.21
Field of Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+10% Synergy
$64.75
Cabal Coffers+7% Synergy
$33.13
Great Hall of the Citadel+6% Synergy
$0.38
Phyrexian Tower+2% Synergy
$26.40
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$41.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+1% Synergy
$10.89
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$7.19
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
$0.73
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
$30.54
Reliquary Tower-20% Synergy
$2.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Sauron+54% Synergy
$8.23
Inherited Envelope+27% Synergy
$0.26
Commander's Sphere+18% Synergy
$0.33
Worn Powerstone+16% Synergy
$0.37
Mind Stone+12% Synergy
$0.19
Everflowing Chalice+9% Synergy
$0.32
Phial of Galadriel+8% Synergy
$0.57
Basalt Monolith+8% Synergy
$3.70
The Soul Stone+5% Synergy
$88.73
Sol Ring+4% Synergy
$3.30
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$1.10
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$4.40
Rakdos Signet0% Synergy
$2.65
Dimir Signet-1% Synergy
$1.20
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
$109.60
Fellwar Stone-2% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Indulgence-2% Synergy
$2.03
Talisman of Dominance-3% Synergy
$1.63
Lotus Petal-4% Synergy
$37.57
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$2.99
Izzet Signet-8% Synergy
$0.33
Thought Vessel-12% Synergy
$2.50
Lands
The mana base foundation for Sauron, the Dark Lord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Mount Doom+42% Synergy
$8.23
Sulfurous Springs+21% Synergy
$0.98
Underground River+21% Synergy
$1.47
Choked Estuary+19% Synergy
$0.31
Dragonskull Summit+19% Synergy
$0.55
Drowned Catacomb+19% Synergy
$1.76
Foreboding Ruins+18% Synergy
$0.36
Frostboil Snarl+18% Synergy
$0.38
Smoldering Marsh+15% Synergy
$0.31
Sulfur Falls+13% Synergy
$0.40
Sunken Hollow+12% Synergy
$0.35
Crumbling Necropolis+11% Synergy
$0.37
The Grey Havens+8% Synergy
$0.35
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.12
Terramorphic Expanse+8% Synergy
$0.16
Reflecting Pool+5% Synergy
$16.55
Path of Ancestry+4% Synergy
$0.28
Swamp+4% Synergy
$2.00
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.96
Mountain+3% Synergy
$2.00
Island+3% Synergy
$2.00
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.21
Blazemire Verge0% Synergy
$8.91
Raucous Theater0% Synergy
$11.05
Gloomlake Verge0% Synergy
$10.40
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.30
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$16.42
Undercity Sewers-2% Synergy
$16.74
Xander's Lounge-4% Synergy
$13.74
Mana Confluence-4% Synergy
$34.29
Badlands-4% Synergy
Temple of Deceit-4% Synergy
$0.24
Seething Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.31
City of Brass-4% Synergy
$10.49
Luxury Suite-4% Synergy
$31.33
Volcanic Island-4% Synergy
Underground Sea-5% Synergy
Haunted Ridge-5% Synergy
$8.80
Bloodstained Mire-5% Synergy
$18.15
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.48
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$36.78
Morphic Pool-6% Synergy
$27.97
Blood Crypt-7% Synergy
$9.84
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
$6.83
Training Center-7% Synergy
$15.71
Watery Grave-8% Synergy
$10.34
Steam Vents-9% Synergy
$12.86
Stormcarved Coast-9% Synergy
$1.87
Shivan Reef-11% Synergy
$0.34
Exotic Orchard-11% Synergy
$0.82
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