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Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Price tag $5.03

Legendary CreatureAvatar Horror

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2146 Current Rank
#2376 Last Week
#1995 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.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $24.03
Eclipsed Boggart Eclipsed Boggart
-1% Synergy $0.24
Boggart Mischief Boggart Mischief
-2% Synergy $0.28

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 $0.12
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+46% Synergy $0.09
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
+37% Synergy $0.11
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+37% Synergy $8.35
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $0.08
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+36% Synergy $1.51
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+35% Synergy $0.08
Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+34% Synergy $0.09
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
+34% Synergy $0.13
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+32% Synergy $0.07

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
+32% Synergy $0.05
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+32% Synergy $0.81
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+32% Synergy $0.04
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+28% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $12.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.02
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.24

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $101.29
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $37.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $56.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $10.76
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $12.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+28% Synergy $0.05
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
+28% Synergy $1.02
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+28% Synergy $0.08
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.20
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+26% Synergy $0.17
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+25% Synergy $0.30
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
+24% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Fireleaper Goblin Fireleaper
+23% Synergy $0.06
Snarling Warg Snarling Warg
+22% Synergy $0.06
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+19% Synergy $0.37
Olog-hai Crusher Olog-hai Crusher
+19% Synergy $0.06
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+16% Synergy $1.50
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+16% Synergy $0.06
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+16% Synergy $12.25
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+15% Synergy $0.32
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+14% Synergy $0.08
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+14% Synergy $7.34
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+13% Synergy $1.99
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.14
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+13% Synergy $0.04
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+11% Synergy $0.55
Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+11% Synergy $0.07
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.28
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $1.71
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+10% Synergy $0.29
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+10% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+10% Synergy $0.04
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+9% Synergy $0.53
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+9% Synergy $0.24
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.45
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+9% Synergy $17.03
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+8% Synergy $2.19
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+8% Synergy $0.15
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+8% Synergy $0.25
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+7% Synergy $0.65
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+7% Synergy $5.12
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+7% Synergy $0.25
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $13.44
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+6% Synergy $1.21
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+6% Synergy $3.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $2.00
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+3% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.25
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $1.73
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.88
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $4.51
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-2% Synergy $0.18
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-4% Synergy $1.53

Instants

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

Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+26% Synergy $0.68
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+22% Synergy $0.13
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+21% Synergy $0.08
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.24
Fling Fling
+15% Synergy $0.06
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+11% Synergy $0.34
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+8% Synergy $0.08
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+7% Synergy $0.73
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+7% Synergy $0.37
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+7% Synergy $0.07
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+6% Synergy $1.42
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.57
Rush the Room Rush the Room
+6% Synergy $0.05
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.47
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.02
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.53
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $11.65
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.78
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $3.95
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $10.31
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.40
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.58
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $12.08
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $7.66
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.11
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.73
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $9.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.92
Bedevil Bedevil
-9% Synergy $2.45
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.14
Terminate Terminate
-10% Synergy $0.21
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-10% Synergy $3.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $21.82
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.76
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $60.05
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.89
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $6.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.46
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-21% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Act of Treason Act of Treason
+28% Synergy $0.10
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+26% Synergy $0.06
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+25% Synergy $0.05
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+23% Synergy $0.07
Insurrection Insurrection
+20% Synergy $8.05
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+20% Synergy $0.13
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+18% Synergy $3.60
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.27
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+14% Synergy $0.10
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+14% Synergy $0.11
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+12% Synergy $0.10
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+12% Synergy $0.07
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+12% Synergy $0.06
Victimize Victimize
+11% Synergy $0.48
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.08
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.06
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+11% Synergy $0.35
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.72
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+9% Synergy $0.12
Besmirch Besmirch
+9% Synergy $0.42
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+9% Synergy $0.08
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $14.75
Hijack Hijack
+8% Synergy $0.07
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+7% Synergy $11.14
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.24
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+7% Synergy $0.82
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+7% Synergy $0.12
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+7% Synergy $0.07
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.11
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $6.36
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+5% Synergy $0.07
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+3% Synergy $0.20
Twinflame Twinflame
+2% Synergy $6.15
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.97
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.40
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+1% Synergy $1.09
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.75
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.64
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-4% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-6% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $2.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $4.84
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
+9% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $50.92
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+7% Synergy $10.79
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.25
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $6.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $12.00
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $17.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $4.08
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $2.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.02
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $2.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.36

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
+24% Synergy $0.15
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+20% Synergy $0.08
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+18% Synergy $2.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+16% Synergy $2.76
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+13% Synergy $1.81
Morgul-Knife Wound Morgul-Knife Wound
+12% Synergy $0.05
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+11% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy $8.01
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+10% Synergy $0.19
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $2.62
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.40
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $11.12
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $6.87
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.65
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.97
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $1.16
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+3% Synergy $8.46
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $26.35
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $4.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $22.76
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
0% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $12.97
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.67

Planeswalkers

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

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+9% Synergy $4.40
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+7% Synergy $7.64
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $8.27

Utility Lands

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

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $1.67
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $22.37
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+9% Synergy $10.04
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+8% Synergy $13.30
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.17
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $3.45
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.71
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.23
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+11% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $55.11
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $2.02
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $34.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.77
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-11% Synergy $1.41
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-17% Synergy $2.15

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+18% Synergy $7.00
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+9% Synergy $0.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.06
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.57
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.08
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $1.17
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.37
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.63
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $17.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $23.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $27.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.39
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.92
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-5% Synergy $0.22
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $1.12
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-7% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.92
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-8% Synergy $21.90
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-8% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-8% Synergy $0.17
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $10.58
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $0.85
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-9% Synergy $7.96
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-10% Synergy $8.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $15.23
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-11% Synergy $5.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.47
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-14% Synergy $2.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-15% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-16% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-16% Synergy $5.58
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-17% Synergy $0.23

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