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Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Price tag $4.41

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2177 Current Rank
#2144 Last Week
#1874 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sauron, the Lidless Eye.

New Cards

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

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ominous Asylum Ominous Asylum
+4% Synergy $0.05
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $62.36
Swarm, Being of Bees Swarm, Being of Bees
+2% Synergy $0.08
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $0.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Nasty End Nasty End
+50% Synergy $0.11
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+45% Synergy $0.06
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+38% Synergy $7.57
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $0.11
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
+37% Synergy $0.09
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+36% Synergy $1.17
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+35% Synergy $0.05
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
+35% Synergy $0.10
Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+35% Synergy $0.08
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+33% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+33% Synergy $0.08
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+31% Synergy $0.06
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+31% Synergy $0.05
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+30% Synergy $0.04
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $9.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $75.61
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $29.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $19.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.04
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $11.61
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $14.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+27% Synergy $0.26
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+27% Synergy $0.16
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+27% Synergy $0.06
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
+27% Synergy $1.00
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+26% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Fireleaper Goblin Fireleaper
+24% Synergy $0.03
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+23% Synergy $0.23
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
+23% Synergy $0.33
Snarling Warg Snarling Warg
+22% Synergy $0.03
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+20% Synergy $0.39
Olog-hai Crusher Olog-hai Crusher
+19% Synergy $0.03
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+18% Synergy $0.08
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+17% Synergy $11.87
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+16% Synergy $0.04
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+16% Synergy $4.80
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+14% Synergy $1.27
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+14% Synergy $0.14
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+14% Synergy $0.05
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.25
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+12% Synergy $1.99
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+12% Synergy $0.81
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.22
Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+12% Synergy $0.09
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $2.76
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+10% Synergy $0.38
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+10% Synergy $1.55
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+10% Synergy $0.04
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+9% Synergy $0.30
Cirith Ungol Patrol Cirith Ungol Patrol
+9% Synergy $0.05
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+9% Synergy $14.57
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+8% Synergy $0.50
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $3.76
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+8% Synergy $0.37
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+8% Synergy $0.25
Moria Scavenger Moria Scavenger
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+7% Synergy $0.46
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+7% Synergy $2.37
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $12.00
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+6% Synergy $0.98
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $2.55
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+5% Synergy $0.15
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $1.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.87
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+1% Synergy $5.84
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
0% Synergy $1.04
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-3% Synergy $0.16
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-4% Synergy $1.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sauron, the Lidless Eye safe.

Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+27% Synergy $0.32
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+23% Synergy $0.07
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+23% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.17
Fling Fling
+14% Synergy $0.07
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+11% Synergy $0.33
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+9% Synergy $0.04
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+8% Synergy $0.05
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+8% Synergy $0.18
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+8% Synergy $0.09
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+7% Synergy $0.39
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.56
Rush the Room Rush the Room
+6% Synergy $0.05
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+5% Synergy $1.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.43
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+5% Synergy $0.06
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+3% Synergy $0.08
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.03
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.44
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.87
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+1% Synergy $3.10
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $13.86
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $18.03
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.49
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $4.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $13.78
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $9.63
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.18
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.27
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $6.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $9.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.97
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.34
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-10% Synergy $2.54
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.01
Terminate Terminate
-11% Synergy $0.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $52.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $18.95
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.70
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $4.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-21% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Act of Treason Act of Treason
+27% Synergy $0.07
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+26% Synergy $0.04
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+26% Synergy $0.07
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+24% Synergy $0.07
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+20% Synergy $0.08
Insurrection Insurrection
+18% Synergy $6.61
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $2.56
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+15% Synergy $0.16
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+14% Synergy $0.20
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+14% Synergy $0.07
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+13% Synergy $0.10
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+13% Synergy $0.07
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+12% Synergy $0.09
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+12% Synergy $0.06
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.04
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+10% Synergy $0.32
Besmirch Besmirch
+10% Synergy $0.43
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+9% Synergy $14.78
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+9% Synergy $0.09
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.49
Victimize Victimize
+8% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+8% Synergy $11.31
Hijack Hijack
+8% Synergy $0.03
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+8% Synergy $0.21
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+8% Synergy $0.23
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+8% Synergy $0.06
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.13
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+6% Synergy $0.09
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.23
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+6% Synergy $0.83
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.13
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+6% Synergy $0.04
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+6% Synergy $0.10
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+5% Synergy $3.34
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+4% Synergy $0.18
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.34
Twinflame Twinflame
+3% Synergy $5.52
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+2% Synergy $0.86
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.95
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.95
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-13% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $3.47
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
+9% Synergy $0.06
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+7% Synergy $7.39
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+7% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $59.53
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $4.39
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $9.90
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.88
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $14.83
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+4% Synergy $0.09
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.96
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $19.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $6.84
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.50
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $3.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+23% Synergy $0.10
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+21% Synergy $0.07
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+16% Synergy $2.48
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+15% Synergy $3.17
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+14% Synergy $1.79
Morgul-Knife Wound Morgul-Knife Wound
+12% Synergy $0.05
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+11% Synergy $0.15
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.23
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+10% Synergy $4.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $7.52
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.25
Necromancy Necromancy
+6% Synergy $8.18
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.50
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $4.09
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $0.93
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $21.80
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.74
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sauron, the Lidless Eye to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+7% Synergy $2.86
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+6% Synergy $7.45
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+3% Synergy $6.51

Utility Lands

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

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+19% Synergy $1.07
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $18.67
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+8% Synergy $8.09
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.20
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $8.97
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $4.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.67
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $6.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.65
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.87
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.12
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+12% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $1.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $26.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-13% Synergy $0.73
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy $1.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sauron, the Lidless Eye decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+16% Synergy $4.70
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+11% Synergy $0.12
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+7% Synergy $0.07
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.43
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+4% Synergy $0.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.05
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
0% Synergy $0.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $21.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $18.62
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.15
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $22.48
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.51
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-6% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.97
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-8% Synergy $0.33
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $9.65
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-8% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-9% Synergy $0.30
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-10% Synergy $19.46
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $7.03
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-11% Synergy $17.69
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $13.01
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.21
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-13% Synergy $2.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-15% Synergy $0.80
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-16% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-16% Synergy $4.64
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-16% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-17% Synergy $0.21

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