Sauron, the Lidless Eye
$3.96
$3.96Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2178
Current Rank
#2135
Last Week
#1929
Last Month
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Sauron, the Lidless Eye.
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Sauron vs Faramir vs Galadriel vs King | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth EDH Gameplay
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RE-MATCH! Tom Bombadil, Frodo, Gandalf, Sauron | Lord of the Rings Commander Gameplay
Tom Bombadil, Frodo, Gandalf, Sauron | Lord of the Rings Commander Gameplay
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sauron, the Lidless Eye decks.
Fire Navy Trebuchet+5% Synergy
$0.09
Fatal Fissure+3% Synergy
$0.06
Swampsnare Trap+3% Synergy
$0.04
Zuko's Conviction+1% Synergy
$0.13
Cruel Administrator-1% Synergy
$0.07
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sauron, the Lidless Eye's abilities and overall game plan.
Nasty End+50% Synergy
$0.07
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator+46% Synergy
$0.04
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin+38% Synergy
$7.05
Uglúk of the White Hand+37% Synergy
$0.06
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+37% Synergy
$0.06
Barad-dûr+36% Synergy
$0.84
Dunland Crebain+36% Synergy
$0.04
Foray of Orcs+35% Synergy
$0.06
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+34% Synergy
$0.12
Fires of Mount Doom+33% Synergy
$0.64
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sauron, the Lidless Eye decks.
Swarming of Moria+33% Synergy
$0.07
Easterling Vanguard+31% Synergy
$0.03
Gríma Wormtongue+31% Synergy
$0.06
Voracious Fell Beast+30% Synergy
$0.05
Village Rites+25% Synergy
$0.22
Ashnod's Altar+20% Synergy
$6.37
Deadly Dispute+11% Synergy
$0.22
Feed the Swarm+7% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act-11% Synergy
$1.44
Dark Ritual-11% Synergy
$3.42
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+18% Synergy
$93.61
Orcish Bowmasters+12% Synergy
$30.26
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$89.88
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
$48.48
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
$58.01
Gamble-5% Synergy
$9.42
Jeska's Will-13% Synergy
$30.65
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Sauron, the Lidless Eye's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mordor Trebuchet+28% Synergy
$0.05
Gollum, Scheming Guide+28% Synergy
$1.00
Zealous Conscripts+27% Synergy
$0.22
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+27% Synergy
$0.24
Oliphaunt+26% Synergy
$0.20
Captivating Crew+25% Synergy
$0.18
Goblin Fireleaper+24% Synergy
$0.02
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn+23% Synergy
$0.31
Snarling Warg+23% Synergy
$0.03
Viscera Seer+20% Synergy
$0.30
Olog-hai Crusher+19% Synergy
$0.02
Gollum, Patient Plotter+17% Synergy
$0.08
Nazgûl+17% Synergy
$11.46
Gorbag of Minas Morgul+16% Synergy
$0.05
Molten Primordial+16% Synergy
$1.19
Witch-king of Angmar+15% Synergy
$4.99
Sauron, the Necromancer+15% Synergy
$0.31
The Beast, Deathless Prince+14% Synergy
$0.20
Nightmare Shepherd+14% Synergy
$0.14
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+13% Synergy
$1.99
Warbeast of Gorgoroth+13% Synergy
$0.06
Moria Marauder+12% Synergy
$0.28
Uruk-hai Berserker+12% Synergy
$0.06
Troll of Khazad-dûm+11% Synergy
$0.43
Carrion Feeder+10% Synergy
$2.24
Ayara, Widow of the Realm+10% Synergy
$0.26
High-Society Hunter+10% Synergy
$0.35
Goblin Assailant+10% Synergy
$0.04
Ringwraiths+10% Synergy
$0.45
The Balrog of Moria+9% Synergy
$0.40
Firbolg Flutist+9% Synergy
$0.20
Warg Rider+9% Synergy
$14.41
Cirith Ungol Patrol+9% Synergy
$0.02
Kardur, Doomscourge+8% Synergy
$0.48
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink+8% Synergy
$4.52
Disciple of Bolas+8% Synergy
$0.20
Moria Scavenger+8% Synergy
$0.19
Mahadi, Emporium Master+7% Synergy
$0.57
Warren Soultrader+7% Synergy
$12.88
Grim Haruspex+7% Synergy
$3.00
Zulaport Cutthroat+6% Synergy
$2.04
Jaxis, the Troublemaker+6% Synergy
$1.17
Juri, Master of the Revue+4% Synergy
$0.09
Pitiless Plunderer+3% Synergy
$1.56
Mayhem Devil+2% Synergy
$0.20
Solemn Simulacrum+2% Synergy
$0.20
Mirkwood Bats+2% Synergy
$0.65
Dauthi Voidwalker+2% Synergy
$3.81
Blood Artist-3% Synergy
$1.22
Morbid Opportunist-3% Synergy
$0.17
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sauron, the Lidless Eye safe.
Cast into the Fire+27% Synergy
$0.42
Orcish Medicine+23% Synergy
$0.09
Shelob's Ambush+23% Synergy
$0.08
Corrupted Conviction+16% Synergy
$0.18
Fling+15% Synergy
$0.06
Act of Aggression+11% Synergy
$0.34
Smite the Deathless+9% Synergy
$0.06
Bitter Downfall+8% Synergy
$0.04
Isildur's Fateful Strike+8% Synergy
$0.16
Reckoner's Bargain+7% Synergy
$1.03
Gollum's Bite+7% Synergy
$0.07
Grab the Reins+7% Synergy
$0.39
Burnt Offering+6% Synergy
$1.15
Rush the Room+6% Synergy
$0.06
Improvised Club+5% Synergy
$0.05
Kazuul's Fury+4% Synergy
$0.57
Undying Evil+4% Synergy
$0.41
Supernatural Stamina+3% Synergy
$0.16
Feign Death+3% Synergy
$0.76
Murder+3% Synergy
$0.07
Costly Plunder+3% Synergy
$0.14
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
$0.53
Culling the Weak0% Synergy
$10.28
Saw in Half-1% Synergy
$2.72
Entomb-1% Synergy
$14.07
Undying Malice-1% Synergy
$0.46
Cabal Ritual-2% Synergy
$10.92
Not Dead After All-3% Synergy
$1.23
Red Elemental Blast-3% Synergy
$10.42
Pyroblast-3% Synergy
$7.40
Abrade-4% Synergy
$0.12
Thrill of Possibility-5% Synergy
$0.11
Tibalt's Trickery-6% Synergy
$7.04
Malakir Rebirth-7% Synergy
$8.45
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
$5.27
Bedevil-9% Synergy
$0.52
Infernal Grasp-9% Synergy
$0.19
Withering Torment-10% Synergy
$3.22
Terminate-11% Synergy
$0.50
Deadly Rollick-11% Synergy
$18.15
Deflecting Swat-11% Synergy
$48.80
Big Score-11% Synergy
$0.71
Lightning Bolt-11% Synergy
$1.26
Untimely Malfunction-13% Synergy
$6.15
Chaos Warp-20% Synergy
$0.37
Rakdos Charm-21% Synergy
$0.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sauron, the Lidless Eye's game plan and control the board.
Act of Treason+27% Synergy
$0.09
Lash of the Balrog+27% Synergy
$0.06
Fire of Orthanc+27% Synergy
$0.05
Mordor Muster+25% Synergy
$0.07
Claim the Precious+20% Synergy
$0.08
Insurrection+19% Synergy
$8.08
Furnace Reins+19% Synergy
$0.13
Mob Rule+18% Synergy
$5.41
Vengeful Possession+15% Synergy
$0.10
Mass Mutiny+14% Synergy
$0.22
Claim the Firstborn+14% Synergy
$0.11
Breaking of the Fellowship+13% Synergy
$0.04
Bloody Betrayal+12% Synergy
$0.07
Sam's Desperate Rescue+12% Synergy
$0.10
The Torment of Gollum+12% Synergy
$0.05
Involuntary Employment+11% Synergy
$0.02
Assault on Osgiliath+11% Synergy
$0.37
Victimize+10% Synergy
$0.34
Besmirch+10% Synergy
$0.44
Seize the Spotlight+9% Synergy
$15.90
Fear, Fire, Foes!+9% Synergy
$0.08
Kari Zev's Expertise+9% Synergy
$0.63
Traitorous Blood+9% Synergy
$0.22
Diabolic Intent+8% Synergy
$10.42
Hijack+8% Synergy
$0.06
Harness by Force+8% Synergy
$0.23
The Black Breath+8% Synergy
$0.05
Too Greedily, Too Deep+7% Synergy
$0.17
Song-Mad Treachery+6% Synergy
$0.14
Shadow of the Enemy+6% Synergy
$1.00
Awaken the Sleeper+6% Synergy
$0.03
Traitorous Greed+6% Synergy
$0.08
Worthy Cost+5% Synergy
$0.09
Bone Splinters+5% Synergy
$0.06
Lidless Gaze+5% Synergy
$0.13
Reanimate+4% Synergy
$5.14
Mutinous Massacre+4% Synergy
$0.16
Twinflame+3% Synergy
$5.23
Electroduplicate+2% Synergy
$0.94
Living Death+2% Synergy
$1.13
Dread Return+1% Synergy
$0.28
Damnation0% Synergy
$16.91
Blasphemous Edict-1% Synergy
$5.20
Toxic Deluge-3% Synergy
$6.30
Mana Geyser-4% Synergy
$1.54
Faithless Looting-5% Synergy
$0.28
Night's Whisper-6% Synergy
$0.28
Read the Bones-6% Synergy
$0.13
Sign in Blood-13% Synergy
$0.46
Vandalblast-17% Synergy
$2.28
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conjurer's Closet+14% Synergy
$4.21
Grond, the Gatebreaker+9% Synergy
$0.07
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+7% Synergy
$8.55
Phyrexian Altar+6% Synergy
$51.84
Panharmonicon+6% Synergy
$5.24
Stone of Erech+6% Synergy
$0.20
Ravenous Amulet+5% Synergy
$0.20
Blade of Selves+4% Synergy
$1.84
Helm of the Host+4% Synergy
$8.44
Altar of Dementia+4% Synergy
$10.47
Palantír of Orthanc+4% Synergy
$16.21
Skullclamp+3% Synergy
$3.28
Jet Medallion-1% Synergy
$10.28
Wishclaw Talisman-1% Synergy
$3.45
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.18
The Fire Crystal-2% Synergy
$4.29
Swiftfoot Boots-19% Synergy
$1.38
Lightning Greaves-21% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sauron, the Lidless Eye's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
March from the Black Gate+24% Synergy
$0.11
Book of Mazarbul+20% Synergy
$0.06
Call of the Ring+17% Synergy
$1.61
Goblin Bombardment+16% Synergy
$2.85
One Ring to Rule Them All+14% Synergy
$1.82
Morgul-Knife Wound+12% Synergy
$0.10
Fall of Cair Andros+11% Synergy
$0.20
Animate Dead+10% Synergy
$7.76
Vampiric Rites+10% Synergy
$0.20
There and Back Again+10% Synergy
$2.06
Fiery Inscription+8% Synergy
$0.37
Necromancy+5% Synergy
$10.54
Spiteful Banditry+5% Synergy
$4.56
Rising of the Day+4% Synergy
$0.49
Dance of the Dead+4% Synergy
$14.01
Kaya's Ghostform+3% Synergy
$0.84
Splinter Twin+2% Synergy
$10.62
Bastion of Remembrance+1% Synergy
$0.23
The Meathook Massacre+1% Synergy
$21.33
Phyrexian Arena-4% Synergy
$3.28
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
$11.69
Impact Tremors-4% Synergy
$1.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sauron, the Lidless Eye to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Angrath, the Flame-Chained+8% Synergy
$3.23
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+6% Synergy
$7.36
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+3% Synergy
$6.65
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mines of Moria+18% Synergy
$1.26
High Market+14% Synergy
$1.16
Phyrexian Tower+10% Synergy
$19.04
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+9% Synergy
$8.81
The Black Gate+8% Synergy
$11.17
Great Hall of the Citadel+8% Synergy
$0.23
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+4% Synergy
$3.42
Field of Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+3% Synergy
$46.63
Cabal Coffers+3% Synergy
$25.92
Restless Vents+3% Synergy
$0.27
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$4.91
Castle Locthwain0% Synergy
$2.80
Mortuary Mire0% Synergy
$0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
$7.35
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.13
Rogue's Passage-7% Synergy
$0.38
Bojuka Bog-12% Synergy
$0.64
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$2.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.19
Inherited Envelope+11% Synergy
$0.09
Commander's Sphere+10% Synergy
$0.14
The Soul Stone+3% Synergy
$58.77
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.26
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.26
Charcoal Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.29
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$2.03
Thought Vessel-7% Synergy
$1.22
Sol Ring-8% Synergy
$1.27
Arcane Signet-11% Synergy
$0.35
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
$0.85
Rakdos Signet-12% Synergy
$0.79
Talisman of Indulgence-19% Synergy
$1.59
Lands
The mana base foundation for Sauron, the Lidless Eye decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+17% Synergy
$0.08
Mount Doom+16% Synergy
$5.02
Shire Terrace+10% Synergy
$0.13
Bloodfell Caves+8% Synergy
$0.05
Cinder Barrens+6% Synergy
$0.08
Song-Mad Treachery+6% Synergy
$0.14
Rakdos Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.19
Kazuul's Fury+4% Synergy
$0.57
Razortrap Gorge+3% Synergy
$0.15
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
$1.08
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.09
Akoum Refuge0% Synergy
$0.37
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$31.41
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.15
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.15
Marsh Flats-2% Synergy
$20.18
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$15.51
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$25.27
Verdant Catacombs-2% Synergy
$20.18
Badlands-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$4.63
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$24.08
Terramorphic Expanse-4% Synergy
$0.11
Bloodsoaked Insight-4% Synergy
$0.18
Foreboding Ruins-6% Synergy
$0.23
Blackcleave Cliffs-7% Synergy
$0.63
Path of Ancestry-7% Synergy
$0.16
Malakir Rebirth-7% Synergy
$8.45
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
$5.27
Temple of Malice-8% Synergy
$0.19
Rakdos Carnarium-8% Synergy
$0.40
Raucous Theater-8% Synergy
$9.33
Canyon Slough-8% Synergy
$0.08
Sulfurous Springs-9% Synergy
$0.56
Luxury Suite-9% Synergy
$18.56
Blood Crypt-10% Synergy
$17.41
Blazemire Verge-10% Synergy
$6.10
Bloodstained Mire-11% Synergy
$13.73
Blightstep Pathway-11% Synergy
$4.48
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.19
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.13
Graven Cairns-14% Synergy
$2.14
Dragonskull Summit-15% Synergy
$0.84
Haunted Ridge-15% Synergy
$5.53
Smoldering Marsh-17% Synergy
$0.18
Tainted Peak-17% Synergy
$0.27
Shadowblood Ridge-17% Synergy
$0.23
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