Sauron, the Necromancer
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$0.45Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1825
Current Rank
#1984
Last Week
#1626
Past 2 Years
1,084
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sauron, the Necromancer decks.
Dark Matter Manipulator+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.81
Command Chair+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$19.95
Liliana the Repentant+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.88
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.46
Hall of Echoes+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$2.36
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sauron, the Necromancer's abilities and overall game plan.
Call of the Ring+85% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$4.39
Nazgûl+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$16.98
Witch-king of Angmar+75% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$6.53
Claim the Precious+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.23
Sam's Desperate Rescue+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.14
Gollum, Patient Plotter+62% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.23
One Ring to Rule Them All+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.15
Inherited Envelope+52% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.21
Palantír of Orthanc+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$15.15
Barad-dûr+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.55
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sauron, the Necromancer decks.
Call of the Ring+85% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$4.39
Nazgûl+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$16.98
Witch-king of Angmar+75% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$6.53
Claim the Precious+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.23
Sam's Desperate Rescue+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.14
Gollum, Patient Plotter+62% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.23
One Ring to Rule Them All+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.15
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+14% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$5.19
Jet Medallion+1% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$15.00
Dark Ritual-2% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$8.15
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+30% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$111.03
Orcish Bowmasters+21% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$37.67
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$125.91
Necropotence-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$38.71
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$51.77
Bolas's Citadel-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$15.17
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$64.43
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Sauron, the Necromancer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stitcher's Supplier+42% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.37
Vile Entomber+38% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.30
Archon of Cruelty+37% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.09
Voracious Fell Beast+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.18
Massacre Wurm+31% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.68
Sepulchral Primordial+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.39
Archpriest of Shadows+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.46
Troll of Khazad-dûm+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$6.80
Noxious Gearhulk+28% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.46
Fell Beast of Mordor+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim+23% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.69
Mirkwood Bats+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.76
Undead Butler+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.36
Orcish Bowmasters+21% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$37.67
Ravenous Chupacabra+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.89
Millikin+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Solemn Simulacrum+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.55
Grave Titan+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.32
Sheoldred, Whispering One+16% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$21.85
Gríma Wormtongue+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.17
Dunland Crebain+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.16
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Rune-Scarred Demon+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.80
Burning-Rune Demon+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.51
Shriekmaw+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Ancient Brass Dragon+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$39.94
Roaming Throne+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$49.48
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$22.66
Junji, the Midnight Sky+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.84
Phyrexian Delver+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.09
Azog, Moria's Ruin+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Gollum, Riddle Master+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.99
The Master of Lake-town+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.46
Merciless Executioner+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.53
Haunt of the Dead Marshes+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.32
Disciple of Bolas+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Mire Triton+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Plaguecrafter+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.44
Grave Researcher+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.98
Ayara, First of Locthwain+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.05
Burnished Hart+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Crypt Ghast+0% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$17.69
Accursed Marauder0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$101.94
Dauthi Voidwalker-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.85
Fleshbag Marauder-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.06
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.44
Morbid Opportunist-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Blood Artist-22% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.08
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sauron, the Necromancer safe.
Nasty End+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.23
Orcish Medicine+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.18
Entomb+25% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$17.82
Bitter Downfall+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.24
Shelob's Ambush+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Songs of the Damned+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.80
Go for the Throat+7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.66
Village Rites+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.54
Corpse Churn+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Another Chance+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Corrupted Conviction+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Stinging Study+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.45
Bitter Triumph+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Saw in Half+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.73
Murder+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Archenemy's Charm-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.37
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.19
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.48
Deadly Dispute-4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$12.09
Flare of Malice-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.67
Defile-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.08
Cabal Ritual-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.86
Infernal Grasp-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Snuff Out-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$13.41
Deadly Rollick-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$27.21
Withering Torment-8% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.35
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$51.77
Sheoldred's Edict-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.30
Culling the Weak-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.54
Imp's Mischief-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$10.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sauron, the Necromancer's game plan and control the board.
Buried Alive+42% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.10
Shadow of the Enemy+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$8.92
Living Death+18% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.49
Reanimate+18% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$10.65
Victimize+18% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.50
Lash of the Balrog+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.15
Breach the Multiverse+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.25
Mordor Muster+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.15
Incarnation Technique+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.29
The Torment of Gollum+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Coiling Rebirth+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Feed the Swarm+7% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.22
Diresight+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.20
Decree of Pain+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Unmarked Grave+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.35
Dread Return+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.46
Night's Whisper+4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.24
Inside Information+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.19
Resentful Revelation+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Atrocious Experiment+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Persist+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.05
Stitch Together+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.45
Unearth+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.43
Final Parting+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.59
Rise of the Dark Realms+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.77
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$27.14
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.31
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.69
Diabolic Intent-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.69
Damnation-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$21.70
Mutilate-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.22
Diabolic Tutor-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.34
Read the Bones-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Sign in Blood-7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.67
Bubbling Muck-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.10
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$64.43
Exsanguinate-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.42
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Palantír of Orthanc+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$15.15
The One Ring+30% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$111.03
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$13.56
Mithril Coat+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$24.49
Swiftfoot Boots+15% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.86
My Precious+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.76
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$2.97
Whispersilk Cloak+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.25
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$34.32
Perpetual Timepiece+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Whip of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.15
Blade of Selves+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.70
The Darkness Crystal+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.02
Mesmeric Orb+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$17.28
Panharmonicon+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.41
Matzalantli, the Great Door+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.23
Lavaspur Boots+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.84
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.92
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Bontu's Monument-1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.47
Expedition Map-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.86
Bolas's Citadel-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$15.17
Ashnod's Altar-12% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.06
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sauron, the Necromancer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Ripples of Undeath+27% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$8.97
Cemetery Tampering+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Morgul-Knife Wound+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Animate Dead+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$7.28
Out of the Tombs+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.52
Along the Crooked Way+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Teval's Judgment+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.47
Oversold Cemetery+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.57
Necromancy+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.02
Tortured Existence+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.21
Virtue of Persistence+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.43
Phyrexian Arena+0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.84
Black Market Connections+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$12.85
Kaya's Ghostform-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.58
Black Market-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.95
Necropotence-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$38.71
The Meathook Massacre-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.28
Grave Pact-13% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$34.14
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sauron, the Necromancer to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Barad-dûr+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.55
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$10.14
The Black Gate+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$9.79
Rogue's Passage+20% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.37
Accursed Duneyard+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.46
Crypt of Agadeem+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.56
Dakmor Salvage+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$33.30
Field of Ruin+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Mortuary Mire+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.39
Tomb Fortress+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.65
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.36
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Barren Moor0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.34
Command Beacon0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.26
Cabal Coffers-1% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$27.76
Castle Locthwain-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$51.64
War Room-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.55
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$125.91
Spymaster's Vault-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.08
Phyrexian Tower-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$31.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.39
Cabal Stronghold-6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$13.76
Witch's Cottage-6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$44.48
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Inherited Envelope+52% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.21
Commander's Sphere+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.21
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.39
Mind Stone+4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.21
Charcoal Diamond0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.36
Sceptre of Eternal Glory-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.74
The Soul Stone-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$76.20
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$11.39
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.89
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Thought Vessel-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.87
Lands
The mana base foundation for Sauron, the Necromancer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Command Tower+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.30
Swamp+2% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.11
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$27.14
Boggart Trawler-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.92
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.48
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$12.09
Sauron, the Necromancer Deck Stats
Based on 1,084 Sauron, the Necromancer decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 30
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 11
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 30 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 11 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| 2025-04 | 1340 |
| 2025-05 | 1383 |
| 2025-06 | 1517 |
| 2025-07 | 1545 |
| 2025-08 | 1547 |
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| 2025-11 | 1286 |
| 2025-12 | 1500 |
| 2026-01 | 1640 |
| 2026-02 | 1535 |
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| 2026-05 | 1552 |
| 2026-06 | 1784 |
| 2026-07 | 1660 |
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