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Sauron, the Dark Lord

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- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1 BadlandsBadlands
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- 1 Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1 Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1 Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
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- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
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- 1 Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1 Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1 Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Mental MisstepMental Misstep
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- 1 Worldgorger DragonWorldgorger Dragon

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An Offer You Can't Refuse

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Scalding Tarn

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