Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Expensive Hatebears
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #10
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (16)
- 1Bilbo, Retired BurglarBilbo, Retired Burglar
- 1Bone MiserBone Miser
- 1Displacer KittenDisplacer Kitten
- 1FilthFilth
- 1Glint-Horn BuccaneerGlint-Horn Buccaneer
- 1Niv-Mizzet, ParunNiv-Mizzet, Parun
- 1Norman OsbornNorman Osborn
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Psychosis CrawlerPsychosis Crawler
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Ruthless TechnomancerRuthless Technomancer
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
Instants (20)
- 1Ad NauseamAd Nauseam
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Culling the WeakCulling the Weak
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (10)
- 1Birthday EscapeBirthday Escape
- 1Buried AliveBuried Alive
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Ranger's FirebrandRanger's Firebrand
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Rite of FlameRite of Flame
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (15)
- 1Aether SyphonAether Syphon
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Conqueror's FlailConqueror's Flail
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Cool but RudeCool but Rude
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
- 1Waste NotWaste Not
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Haunted RidgeHaunted Ridge
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shizo, Death's StorehouseShizo, Death's Storehouse
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Bone Miser
Bone Miser
Displacer Kitten
Displacer Kitten
Filth
Filth
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Norman Osborn
Norman Osborn
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Ruthless Technomancer
Ruthless Technomancer
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Instants (20)
Ad Nauseam
Ad Nauseam
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brain Freeze
Brain Freeze
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Culling the Weak
Culling the Weak
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dispel
Dispel
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Will
Force of Will
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (10)
Birthday Escape
Birthday Escape
Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Ranger's Firebrand
Ranger's Firebrand
Reanimate
Reanimate
Ringsight
Ringsight
Rite of Flame
Rite of Flame
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (15)
Aether Syphon
Aether Syphon
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Conqueror's Flail
Conqueror's Flail
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lion's Eye Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
The One Ring
The One Ring
Wishclaw Talisman
Wishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Cool but Rude
Cool but Rude
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Waste Not
Waste Not
Lands (28)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Haunted Ridge
Haunted Ridge
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Training Center
Training Center
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
Island
Mountain
Mountain
Swamp
2 Swamp