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Sauron, the Dark Lord
Price tag $6.63

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Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 47% Reanimator 6% Wheels 5% Aristocrats 4% Sacrifice 4% Amass 4% +1/+1 Counters 3% Treasure 2% Tokens 2% Discard 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#24 Current Rank
#23 Last Week
#5 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.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+1% Synergy $35.51
Kefka, Court Mage Kefka, Ruler of Ruin Kefka, Court Mage
0% Synergy $5.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $2.79
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
0% Synergy $5.09
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.03

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
+66% Synergy $1.74
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
+57% Synergy $0.33
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+56% Synergy $0.52
Ringsight Ringsight
+50% Synergy $0.22
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+48% Synergy $3.10
Sauron, Lord of the Rings Sauron, Lord of the Rings
+48% Synergy $0.27
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+48% Synergy $0.67
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
+47% Synergy $0.08
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+46% Synergy $7.02
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+46% Synergy $8.65

Top Cards

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

Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+43% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+38% Synergy $7.36
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+38% Synergy $0.12
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+38% Synergy $0.12
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+38% Synergy $0.82
Anger Anger
+33% Synergy $1.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy $1.85
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.38

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+41% Synergy $27.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+39% Synergy $63.76
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+14% Synergy $0.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.35
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $19.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $50.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $68.29
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $8.31
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $97.79

Creatures

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

Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+35% Synergy $0.07
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+34% Synergy $0.19
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+34% Synergy $0.08
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
+32% Synergy $0.07
Moria Scavenger Moria Scavenger
+31% Synergy $0.20
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+31% Synergy $8.15
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+26% Synergy $0.31
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+26% Synergy $0.09
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+24% Synergy $0.10
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+23% Synergy $0.12
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+20% Synergy $12.55
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+18% Synergy $1.31
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+17% Synergy $0.75
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+17% Synergy $0.05
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+16% Synergy $0.89
Wonder Wonder
+16% Synergy $1.50
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+16% Synergy $0.05
Witch-king, Sky Scourge Witch-king, Sky Scourge
+16% Synergy $1.28
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+15% Synergy $0.84
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
+15% Synergy $0.10
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+14% Synergy $0.46
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+14% Synergy $5.79
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+12% Synergy $0.43
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Sauron, the Lidless Eye
+11% Synergy $2.94
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.36
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+10% Synergy $0.12
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+10% Synergy $0.06
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+8% Synergy $0.56
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+8% Synergy $14.98
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+8% Synergy $0.13
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+7% Synergy $0.16
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.30
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+6% Synergy $0.91
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+6% Synergy $0.35
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.65
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $65.41
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+4% Synergy $0.42
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+4% Synergy $16.29
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+2% Synergy $0.26
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
-1% Synergy $0.16
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
-1% Synergy $11.56
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $30.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+32% Synergy $0.35
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+30% Synergy $0.08
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+23% Synergy $0.45
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+22% Synergy $0.07
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+17% Synergy $0.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+12% Synergy $0.08
Nasty End Nasty End
+11% Synergy $0.08
Consider Consider
+10% Synergy $0.44
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.06
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+7% Synergy $0.20
Deceive the Messenger Deceive the Messenger
+6% Synergy $0.10
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.15
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+5% Synergy $0.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.22
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $10.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $41.94
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.19
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.55
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $16.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.95
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $12.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.49
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $53.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $44.78
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.40
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $56.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $12.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.00
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.59
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.52
Terminate Terminate
-12% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+32% Synergy $0.09
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+30% Synergy $0.08
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+28% Synergy $0.25
Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+28% Synergy $0.05
Living Death Living Death
+25% Synergy $2.25
Widespread Brutality Widespread Brutality
+25% Synergy $0.46
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+24% Synergy $0.08
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+21% Synergy $0.19
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+20% Synergy $0.07
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+16% Synergy $0.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.27
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+14% Synergy $0.17
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+14% Synergy $0.08
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+14% Synergy $0.06
Surrounded by Orcs Surrounded by Orcs
+13% Synergy $0.07
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $4.79
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+10% Synergy $0.25
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.25
Languish Languish
+9% Synergy $0.31
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+9% Synergy $0.07
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+8% Synergy $0.13
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+7% Synergy $0.11
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+7% Synergy $0.14
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+7% Synergy $0.51
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $2.90
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $3.59
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+6% Synergy $0.04
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.28
Enter the God-Eternals Enter the God-Eternals
+5% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.24
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $3.45
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $7.02
Invade the City Invade the City
+4% Synergy $0.10
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+4% Synergy $0.06
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $9.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.97
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.53
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.62
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $8.24
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1467.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $25.49
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.79

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $38.45
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $11.95
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+17% Synergy $8.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+16% Synergy $27.09
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $16.57
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $11.29
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
+6% Synergy $0.08
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $1.50
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $4.60
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $53.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $7.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.39

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 $0.85
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.60
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+19% Synergy $0.21
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+19% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+18% Synergy $0.29
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+14% Synergy $2.80
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+11% Synergy $2.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy $6.73
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $1.93
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $1.86
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $7.21
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.06
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+5% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $2.84
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $19.06
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.11
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.88
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $14.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.44

Planeswalkers

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

Angrath, Captain of Chaos Angrath, Captain of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.34
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+27% Synergy $8.61
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $0.59
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $0.89
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $0.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $48.76
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $23.01
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+2% Synergy $17.84
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $17.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+50% Synergy $4.58
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+27% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.30
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+8% Synergy $0.30
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $2.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $2.00
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.81
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.60
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $59.88
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $1.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $0.84
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.97
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $22.84
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.18
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+40% Synergy $3.10
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+22% Synergy $1.52
Underground River Underground River
+21% Synergy $1.55
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+19% Synergy $1.01
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+18% Synergy $1.68
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+18% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.22
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.37
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+14% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.28
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+8% Synergy $0.17
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+6% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.10
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.22
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
0% Synergy $8.60
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
0% Synergy $6.75
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $8.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $20.50
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-4% Synergy $8.18
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $17.02
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $13.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $12.12
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.20
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $15.01
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $14.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $14.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $23.61
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $4.03
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $14.14
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.89
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-8% Synergy $3.02
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.15
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $15.21
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.49
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $2.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.21

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