Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Expensive Lifegain
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #8
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (24)
- 1Archfiend of IfnirArchfiend of Ifnir
- 1Archon of CrueltyArchon of Cruelty
- 1Bilbo, Retired BurglarBilbo, Retired Burglar
- 1Changeling OutcastChangeling Outcast
- 1Enduring CuriosityEnduring Curiosity
- 1Enduring TenacityEnduring Tenacity
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1FilthFilth
- 1Junji, the Midnight SkyJunji, the Midnight Sky
- 1Mishra, Tamer of Mak FawaMishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
- 7NazgûlNazgûl
- 1Nighthawk ScavengerNighthawk Scavenger
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1Spark DoubleSpark Double
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
Instants (12)
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1PyroblastPyroblast
- 1TerminateTerminate
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (6)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1VANDALBLASTVANDALBLAST
Artifacts (16)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1CHROMATIC LANTERNCHROMATIC LANTERN
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Heirloom BladeHeirloom Blade
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Monument to EnduranceMonument to Endurance
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
Enchantments (4)
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
Lands (37)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Accursed DuneyardAccursed Duneyard
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Blackcleave CliffsBlackcleave Cliffs
- 1Blazemire VergeBlazemire Verge
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Riverpyre VergeRiverpyre Verge
- 1Shizo, Death's StorehouseShizo, Death's Storehouse
- 1Spirebluff CanalSpirebluff Canal
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Sulfurous SpringsSulfurous Springs
- 1Sunken RuinsSunken Ruins
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volrath's StrongholdVolrath's Stronghold
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Archfiend of Ifnir
Archfiend of Ifnir
Archon of Cruelty
Archon of Cruelty
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Changeling Outcast
Changeling Outcast
Enduring Curiosity
Enduring Curiosity
Enduring Tenacity
Enduring Tenacity
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Filth
Filth
Junji, the Midnight Sky
Junji, the Midnight Sky
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Nazgûl
7 Nazgûl
Nighthawk Scavenger
Nighthawk Scavenger
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Spark Double
Spark Double
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (12)
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pyroblast
Pyroblast
Terminate
Terminate
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (6)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Reanimate
Reanimate
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
VANDALBLAST
VANDALBLAST
Artifacts (16)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
CHROMATIC LANTERN
CHROMATIC LANTERN
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Heirloom Blade
Heirloom Blade
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Monument to Endurance
Monument to Endurance
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Enchantments (4)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Lands (33)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Accursed Duneyard
Accursed Duneyard
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Blackcleave Cliffs
Blackcleave Cliffs
Blazemire Verge
Blazemire Verge
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Riverpyre Verge
Riverpyre Verge
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Spirebluff Canal
Spirebluff Canal
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sulfurous Springs
Sulfurous Springs
Sunken Ruins
Sunken Ruins
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Training Center
Training Center
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volrath's Stronghold
Volrath's Stronghold
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
Island
Mountain
Mountain
Swamp
2 Swamp