Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Expensive Self-Discard
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #7
5decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (22)
- 1Ancient Brass DragonAncient Brass Dragon
- 1AngerAnger
- 1Archfiend of IfnirArchfiend of Ifnir
- 1Bone MiserBone Miser
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Kefka, Court MageKefka, Court Mage
- 7NazgûlNazgûl
- 1Notion ThiefNotion Thief
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Razaketh, the FoulbloodedRazaketh, the Foulblooded
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1Terror of the PeaksTerror of the Peaks
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
- 1WonderWonder
Instants (12)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Big ScoreBig Score
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1EntombEntomb
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (12)
- 1Careful StudyCareful Study
- 1Cathartic ReunionCathartic Reunion
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Incarnation TechniqueIncarnation Technique
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1PersistPersist
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1VictimizeVictimize
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Rakdos SignetRakdos Signet
- 1ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (6)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1In the Darkness Bind ThemIn the Darkness Bind Them
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Lands (36)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Sulfurous SpringsSulfurous Springs
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1WastelandWasteland
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Ancient Brass Dragon
Ancient Brass Dragon
Anger
Anger
Archfiend of Ifnir
Archfiend of Ifnir
Bone Miser
Bone Miser
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Kefka, Court Mage
Kefka, Court Mage
Nazgûl
7 Nazgûl
Notion Thief
Notion Thief
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Terror of the Peaks
Terror of the Peaks
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (12)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Big Score
Big Score
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Entomb
Entomb
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (12)
Careful Study
Careful Study
Cathartic Reunion
Cathartic Reunion
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Incarnation Technique
Incarnation Technique
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Persist
Persist
Reanimate
Reanimate
Victimize
Victimize
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Rakdos Signet
Rakdos Signet
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
Enchantments (6)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
In the Darkness Bind Them
In the Darkness Bind Them
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Lands (27)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Badlands
Badlands
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sulfurous Springs
Sulfurous Springs
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wasteland
Wasteland
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
3 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Swamp
3 Swamp