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Sauron, the Dark Lord
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4decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (28)
- 1Azog, Moria's RuinAzog, Moria's Ruin
- 1Bolg of the NorthBolg of the North
- 1Bothersome NoisemakerBothersome Noisemaker
- 1Corsairs of UmbarCorsairs of Umbar
- 1Easterling VanguardEasterling Vanguard
- 1Fearsome Goblin PairFearsome Goblin Pair
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Great Goblin, Foul-HeartedGreat Goblin, Foul-Hearted
- 1Gríma WormtongueGríma Wormtongue
- 1Mauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
- 1Misty Mountains RaiderMisty Mountains Raider
- 1Moria ScavengerMoria Scavenger
- 7NazgûlNazgûl
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Orcish SiegemasterOrcish Siegemaster
- 1Rhovanion RampagerRhovanion Rampager
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1The Great GoblinThe Great Goblin
- 1The Mouth of SauronThe Mouth of Sauron
- 1Warbeast of GorgorothWarbeast of Gorgoroth
- 1Warg RiderWarg Rider
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
Instants (7)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deceive the MessengerDeceive the Messenger
- 1Lazotep PlatingLazotep Plating
- 1Orcish MedicineOrcish Medicine
- 1Saruman's TrickerySaruman's Trickery
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (11)
- 1Assault on OsgiliathAssault on Osgiliath
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Foray of OrcsForay of Orcs
- 1Gathering of DarknessGathering of Darkness
- 1Mordor MusterMordor Muster
- 1Rage into the ValleyRage into the Valley
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Summons of SarumanSummons of Saruman
- 1Surrounded by OrcsSurrounded by Orcs
- 1Tidings of WarTidings of War
- 1Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Goblin Plate MailGoblin Plate Mail
- 1Palantír of OrthancPalantír of Orthanc
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
Enchantments (6)
- 1Along the Crooked WayAlong the Crooked Way
- 1Book of MazarbulBook of Mazarbul
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 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
Lands (37)
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Foreboding RuinsForeboding Ruins
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Minas Morgul, Dark FortressMinas Morgul, Dark Fortress
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1The Black GateThe Black Gate
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Azog, Moria's Ruin
Azog, Moria's Ruin
Bolg of the North
Bolg of the North
Bothersome Noisemaker
Bothersome Noisemaker
Corsairs of Umbar
Corsairs of Umbar
Easterling Vanguard
Easterling Vanguard
Fearsome Goblin Pair
Fearsome Goblin Pair
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
Gríma Wormtongue
Gríma Wormtongue
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Misty Mountains Raider
Misty Mountains Raider
Moria Scavenger
Moria Scavenger
Nazgûl
7 Nazgûl
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Siegemaster
Orcish Siegemaster
Rhovanion Rampager
Rhovanion Rampager
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
The Great Goblin
The Great Goblin
The Mouth of Sauron
The Mouth of Sauron
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
Warg Rider
Warg Rider
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (7)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deceive the Messenger
Deceive the Messenger
Lazotep Plating
Lazotep Plating
Orcish Medicine
Orcish Medicine
Saruman's Trickery
Saruman's Trickery
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (11)
Assault on Osgiliath
Assault on Osgiliath
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Foray of Orcs
Foray of Orcs
Gathering of Darkness
Gathering of Darkness
Mordor Muster
Mordor Muster
Rage into the Valley
Rage into the Valley
Ringsight
Ringsight
Summons of Saruman
Summons of Saruman
Surrounded by Orcs
Surrounded by Orcs
Tidings of War
Tidings of War
Treason of Isengard
Treason of Isengard
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Goblin Plate Mail
Goblin Plate Mail
Palantír of Orthanc
Palantír of Orthanc
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
Enchantments (6)
Along the Crooked Way
Along the Crooked Way
Book of Mazarbul
Book of Mazarbul
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
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
Lands (26)
Badlands
Badlands
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Foreboding Ruins
Foreboding Ruins
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
The Black Gate
The Black Gate
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
3 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain
Swamp
4 Swamp