Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Budget Historic
Sauron, the Dark Lord
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (26)
- 1Bothersome NoisemakerBothersome Noisemaker
- 1Corsairs of UmbarCorsairs of Umbar
- 1Dunland CrebainDunland Crebain
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Great Ugly-Looking GoblinGreat Ugly-Looking Goblin
- 1Grishnákh, Brash InstigatorGrishnákh, Brash Instigator
- 1Gríma, Saruman's FootmanGríma, Saruman's Footman
- 1Lord of the NazgûlLord of the Nazgûl
- 1Mauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
- 1Moria ScavengerMoria Scavenger
- 1Notion ThiefNotion Thief
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Orcish SiegemasterOrcish Siegemaster
- 1Saruman the WhiteSaruman the White
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1Sauron, the Lidless EyeSauron, the Lidless Eye
- 1Sauron, the NecromancerSauron, the Necromancer
- 1The Balrog, Durin's BaneThe Balrog, Durin's Bane
- 1The Great GoblinThe Great Goblin
- 1The Mouth of SauronThe Mouth of Sauron
- 1Treasure NabberTreasure Nabber
- 1Uglúk of the White HandUglúk of the White Hand
- 1Warg RiderWarg Rider
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
- 1Witch-king, Bringer of RuinWitch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Instants (9)
- 1Deceive the MessengerDeceive the Messenger
- 1Glorious GaleGlorious Gale
- 1Isildur's Fateful StrikeIsildur's Fateful Strike
- 1Lazotep PlatingLazotep Plating
- 1Nasty EndNasty End
- 1Orcish MedicineOrcish Medicine
- 1Saruman's TrickerySaruman's Trickery
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
Sorceries (12)
- 1Assault on OsgiliathAssault on Osgiliath
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Claim the PreciousClaim the Precious
- 1Extract from DarknessExtract from Darkness
- 1Foray of OrcsForay of Orcs
- 1Rage into the ValleyRage into the Valley
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Shadow of the EnemyShadow of the Enemy
- 1Surrounded by OrcsSurrounded by Orcs
- 1Swarming of MoriaSwarming of Moria
- 1The Black BreathThe Black Breath
- 1Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Palantír of OrthancPalantír of Orthanc
- 1Rakdos SignetRakdos Signet
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (6)
- 1Book of MazarbulBook of Mazarbul
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Dreadhorde InvasionDreadhorde Invasion
- 1Fiery InscriptionFiery Inscription
- 1In the Darkness Bind ThemIn the Darkness Bind Them
- 1March from the Black GateMarch from the Black Gate
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Liliana, Dreadhorde GeneralLiliana, Dreadhorde General
Lands (36)
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Blackcleave CliffsBlackcleave Cliffs
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Foreboding RuinsForeboding Ruins
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 1Great Hall of the CitadelGreat Hall of the Citadel
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 6MountainMountain
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 7SwampSwamp
- 1The Black GateThe Black Gate
Bothersome Noisemaker
Bothersome Noisemaker
Corsairs of Umbar
Corsairs of Umbar
Dunland Crebain
Dunland Crebain
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
Lord of the Nazgûl
Lord of the Nazgûl
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Moria Scavenger
Moria Scavenger
Notion Thief
Notion Thief
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Siegemaster
Orcish Siegemaster
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 Lidless Eye
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Sauron, the Necromancer
Sauron, the Necromancer
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
The Great Goblin
The Great Goblin
The Mouth of Sauron
The Mouth of Sauron
Treasure Nabber
Treasure Nabber
Uglúk of the White Hand
Uglúk of the White Hand
Warg Rider
Warg Rider
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (9)
Deceive the Messenger
Deceive the Messenger
Glorious Gale
Glorious Gale
Isildur's Fateful Strike
Isildur's Fateful Strike
Lazotep Plating
Lazotep Plating
Nasty End
Nasty End
Orcish Medicine
Orcish Medicine
Saruman's Trickery
Saruman's Trickery
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Sorceries (12)
Assault on Osgiliath
Assault on Osgiliath
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Claim the Precious
Claim the Precious
Extract from Darkness
Extract from Darkness
Foray of Orcs
Foray of Orcs
Rage into the Valley
Rage into the Valley
Ringsight
Ringsight
Shadow of the Enemy
Shadow of the Enemy
Surrounded by Orcs
Surrounded by Orcs
Swarming of Moria
Swarming of Moria
The Black Breath
The Black Breath
Treason of Isengard
Treason of Isengard
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Palantír of Orthanc
Palantír of Orthanc
Rakdos Signet
Rakdos Signet
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (6)
Book of Mazarbul
Book of Mazarbul
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Dreadhorde Invasion
Dreadhorde Invasion
Fiery Inscription
Fiery Inscription
In the Darkness Bind Them
In the Darkness Bind Them
March from the Black Gate
March from the Black Gate
Planeswalkers (1)
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Lands (18)
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Blackcleave Cliffs
Blackcleave Cliffs
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Foreboding Ruins
Foreboding Ruins
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Great Hall of the Citadel
Great Hall of the Citadel
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
The Black Gate
The Black Gate
Basics (3)
Island
5 Island
Mountain
6 Mountain
Swamp
7 Swamp