Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Budget Goblins
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #8
5decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (26)
- 1Azog, Moria's RuinAzog, Moria's Ruin
- 1Bolg of the NorthBolg of the North
- 1Bolg's CompanyBolg's Company
- 1Bothersome NoisemakerBothersome Noisemaker
- 1Dunland CrebainDunland Crebain
- 1Fearsome Goblin PairFearsome Goblin Pair
- 1Gollum, Patient PlotterGollum, Patient Plotter
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Great Ugly-Looking GoblinGreat Ugly-Looking Goblin
- 1Grishnákh, Brash InstigatorGrishnákh, Brash Instigator
- 1Gríma, Saruman's FootmanGríma, Saruman's Footman
- 1Krenko, Mob BossKrenko, Mob Boss
- 1Lazotep ChancellorLazotep Chancellor
- 1Lord of the NazgûlLord of the Nazgûl
- 1Mauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
- 1Misty Mountains RaiderMisty Mountains Raider
- 1Saruman the WhiteSaruman the White
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1Sauron, the NecromancerSauron, the Necromancer
- 1Sephiroth, Planet's HeirSephiroth, Planet's Heir
- 1Shagrat, Loot BearerShagrat, Loot Bearer
- 1The Great GoblinThe Great Goblin
- 1The Mouth of SauronThe Mouth of Sauron
- 1Uglúk of the White HandUglúk of the White Hand
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
Instants (10)
- 1Bilbo's Deadly SliceBilbo's Deadly Slice
- 1Glorious GaleGlorious Gale
- 1Go for the ThroatGo for the Throat
- 1Infernal RebirthInfernal Rebirth
- 1Nasty EndNasty End
- 1Orcish MedicineOrcish Medicine
- 1Pinecone StrikePinecone Strike
- 1Saruman's TrickerySaruman's Trickery
- 1Sauron's RansomSauron's Ransom
- 1Thranduil's DecreeThranduil's Decree
Sorceries (12)
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Foray of OrcsForay of Orcs
- 1Gathering of DarknessGathering of Darkness
- 1Lash of the BalrogLash of the Balrog
- 1Mordor MusterMordor Muster
- 1Rage into the ValleyRage into the Valley
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Sam's Desperate RescueSam's Desperate Rescue
- 1Swarming of MoriaSwarming of Moria
- 1The Torment of GollumThe Torment of Gollum
- 1Tidings of WarTidings of War
- 1Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard
Artifacts (6)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Goblin Plate MailGoblin Plate Mail
- 1My PreciousMy Precious
- 1Potioner's TrovePotioner's Trove
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Wizard's StaffWizard's Staff
Enchantments (7)
- 1Boggart MischiefBoggart Mischief
- 1Book of MazarbulBook of Mazarbul
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Down, Down to Goblin-townDown, Down to Goblin-town
- 1Fall of Cair AndrosFall of Cair Andros
- 1In the Darkness Bind ThemIn the Darkness Bind Them
- 1March from the Black GateMarch from the Black Gate
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Nicol Bolas, PlaneswalkerNicol Bolas, Planeswalker
Lands (37)
- 1A.I.M. LabsA.I.M. Labs
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Bloodfell CavesBloodfell Caves
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dismal BackwaterDismal Backwater
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Goblin-townGoblin-town
- 1Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
- 7IslandIsland
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Surveillance RoomSurveillance Room
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Swiftwater CliffsSwiftwater Cliffs
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1The Lonely MountainThe Lonely Mountain
- 1Treno, Dark CityTreno, Dark City
Azog, Moria's Ruin
Azog, Moria's Ruin
Bolg of the North
Bolg of the North
Bolg's Company
Bolg's Company
Bothersome Noisemaker
Bothersome Noisemaker
Dunland Crebain
Dunland Crebain
Fearsome Goblin Pair
Fearsome Goblin Pair
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin
Great Ugly-Looking Goblin
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Krenko, Mob Boss
Krenko, Mob Boss
Lazotep Chancellor
Lazotep Chancellor
Lord of the Nazgûl
Lord of the Nazgûl
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Misty Mountains Raider
Misty Mountains Raider
Saruman the White
Saruman the White
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, the Necromancer
Sauron, the Necromancer
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
The Great Goblin
The Great Goblin
The Mouth of Sauron
The Mouth of Sauron
Uglúk of the White Hand
Uglúk of the White Hand
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (10)
Bilbo's Deadly Slice
Bilbo's Deadly Slice
Glorious Gale
Glorious Gale
Go for the Throat
Go for the Throat
Infernal Rebirth
Infernal Rebirth
Nasty End
Nasty End
Orcish Medicine
Orcish Medicine
Pinecone Strike
Pinecone Strike
Saruman's Trickery
Saruman's Trickery
Sauron's Ransom
Sauron's Ransom
Thranduil's Decree
Thranduil's Decree
Sorceries (12)
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Foray of Orcs
Foray of Orcs
Gathering of Darkness
Gathering of Darkness
Lash of the Balrog
Lash of the Balrog
Mordor Muster
Mordor Muster
Rage into the Valley
Rage into the Valley
Ringsight
Ringsight
Sam's Desperate Rescue
Sam's Desperate Rescue
Swarming of Moria
Swarming of Moria
The Torment of Gollum
The Torment of Gollum
Tidings of War
Tidings of War
Treason of Isengard
Treason of Isengard
Artifacts (6)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Goblin Plate Mail
Goblin Plate Mail
My Precious
My Precious
Potioner's Trove
Potioner's Trove
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
Enchantments (7)
Boggart Mischief
Boggart Mischief
Book of Mazarbul
Book of Mazarbul
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Down, Down to Goblin-town
Down, Down to Goblin-town
Fall of Cair Andros
Fall of Cair Andros
In the Darkness Bind Them
In the Darkness Bind Them
March from the Black Gate
March from the Black Gate
Planeswalkers (1)
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
Lands (15)
A.I.M. Labs
A.I.M. Labs
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Bloodfell Caves
Bloodfell Caves
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Goblin-town
Goblin-town
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Surveillance Room
Surveillance Room
Swiftwater Cliffs
Swiftwater Cliffs
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
The Lonely Mountain
The Lonely Mountain
Treno, Dark City
Treno, Dark City
Basics (3)
Island
7 Island
Mountain
7 Mountain
Swamp
8 Swamp