Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Expensive Ramp
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #10
6decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (19)
- 1Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1Lord of the NazgûlLord of the Nazgûl
- 1Mayhem DevilMayhem Devil
- 7NazgûlNazgûl
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Razaketh, the FoulbloodedRazaketh, the Foulblooded
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Warg RiderWarg Rider
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1Soul ShatterSoul Shatter
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (10)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Night's WhisperNight's Whisper
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (17)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Coalition RelicCoalition Relic
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Palantír of OrthancPalantír of Orthanc
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
Enchantments (7)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Dictate of ErebosDictate of Erebos
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Lukka, Coppercoat OutcastLukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Mount DoomMount Doom
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1The Black GateThe Black Gate
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Lord of the Nazgûl
Lord of the Nazgûl
Mayhem Devil
Mayhem Devil
Nazgûl
7 Nazgûl
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Warg Rider
Warg Rider
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Soul Shatter
Soul Shatter
Swan Song
Swan Song
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (10)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Fabricate
Fabricate
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Night's Whisper
Night's Whisper
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Reanimate
Reanimate
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (17)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Coalition Relic
Coalition Relic
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Palantír of Orthanc
Palantír of Orthanc
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
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
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Enchantments (7)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Dictate of Erebos
Dictate of Erebos
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Planeswalkers (1)
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (30)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
The Black Gate
The Black Gate
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
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
Island
Mountain
Mountain
Swamp
Swamp