Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Budget Legends
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #10
14decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (26)
- 1Bilbo, Retired BurglarBilbo, Retired Burglar
- 1Dunland CrebainDunland Crebain
- 1Gandalf, Friend of the ShireGandalf, Friend of the Shire
- 1Gollum, Patient PlotterGollum, Patient Plotter
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Grishnákh, Brash InstigatorGrishnákh, Brash Instigator
- 1Gríma WormtongueGríma Wormtongue
- 1Mauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
- 1Moria ScavengerMoria Scavenger
- 1OliphauntOliphaunt
- 1Orcish SiegemasterOrcish Siegemaster
- 1RingwraithsRingwraiths
- 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 of MoriaThe Balrog of Moria
- 1The Balrog, Durin's BaneThe Balrog, Durin's Bane
- 1The Mouth of SauronThe Mouth of Sauron
- 1Treasure NabberTreasure Nabber
- 1Troll of Khazad-dûmTroll of Khazad-dûm
- 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 (8)
- 1Glorious GaleGlorious Gale
- 1Nasty EndNasty End
- 1Orcish MedicineOrcish Medicine
- 1Saruman's TrickerySaruman's Trickery
- 1Sauron's RansomSauron's Ransom
- 1Shelob's AmbushShelob's Ambush
- 1Smite the DeathlessSmite the Deathless
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
Sorceries (13)
- 1Breaking of the FellowshipBreaking of the Fellowship
- 1Claim the PreciousClaim the Precious
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Foray of OrcsForay of Orcs
- 1Lash of the BalrogLash of the Balrog
- 1Ranger's FirebrandRanger's Firebrand
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Sam's Desperate RescueSam's Desperate Rescue
- 1Shadow of the EnemyShadow of the Enemy
- 1Summons of SarumanSummons of Saruman
- 1Surrounded by OrcsSurrounded by Orcs
- 1The Black BreathThe Black Breath
- 1Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard
Artifacts (8)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Inherited EnvelopeInherited Envelope
- 1Phial of GaladrielPhial of Galadriel
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Stone of ErechStone of Erech
Enchantments (7)
- 1Book of MazarbulBook of Mazarbul
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Fall of Cair AndrosFall of Cair Andros
- 1Fiery InscriptionFiery Inscription
- 1In the Darkness Bind ThemIn the Darkness Bind Them
- 1March from the Black GateMarch from the Black Gate
- 1One Ring to Rule Them AllOne Ring to Rule Them All
Lands (37)
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Great Hall of the CitadelGreat Hall of the Citadel
- 7IslandIsland
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1RivendellRivendell
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 9SwampSwamp
- 1The Grey HavensThe Grey Havens
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Dunland Crebain
Dunland Crebain
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gríma Wormtongue
Gríma Wormtongue
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Moria Scavenger
Moria Scavenger
Oliphaunt
Oliphaunt
Orcish Siegemaster
Orcish Siegemaster
Ringwraiths
Ringwraiths
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 Balrog of Moria
The Balrog of Moria
The Mouth of Sauron
The Mouth of Sauron
Treasure Nabber
Treasure Nabber
Troll of Khazad-dûm
Troll of Khazad-dûm
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 (8)
Glorious Gale
Glorious Gale
Nasty End
Nasty End
Orcish Medicine
Orcish Medicine
Saruman's Trickery
Saruman's Trickery
Sauron's Ransom
Sauron's Ransom
Shelob's Ambush
Shelob's Ambush
Smite the Deathless
Smite the Deathless
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Sorceries (13)
Breaking of the Fellowship
Breaking of the Fellowship
Claim the Precious
Claim the Precious
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Foray of Orcs
Foray of Orcs
Lash of the Balrog
Lash of the Balrog
Ranger's Firebrand
Ranger's Firebrand
Ringsight
Ringsight
Sam's Desperate Rescue
Sam's Desperate Rescue
Shadow of the Enemy
Shadow of the Enemy
Summons of Saruman
Summons of Saruman
Surrounded by Orcs
Surrounded by Orcs
The Black Breath
The Black Breath
Treason of Isengard
Treason of Isengard
Artifacts (8)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Inherited Envelope
Inherited Envelope
Phial of Galadriel
Phial of Galadriel
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Stone of Erech
Stone of Erech
Enchantments (7)
Book of Mazarbul
Book of Mazarbul
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Fall of Cair Andros
Fall of Cair Andros
Fiery Inscription
Fiery Inscription
In the Darkness Bind Them
In the Darkness Bind Them
March from the Black Gate
March from the Black Gate
One Ring to Rule Them All
One Ring to Rule Them All
Lands (14)
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Great Hall of the Citadel
Great Hall of the Citadel
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Rivendell
Rivendell
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
The Grey Havens
The Grey Havens
Basics (3)
Island
7 Island
Mountain
7 Mountain
Swamp
9 Swamp