Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Expensive Tempo
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #10
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (14)
- 1Archfiend of IfnirArchfiend of Ifnir
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Dreamtide WhaleDreamtide Whale
- 1High Fae TricksterHigh Fae Trickster
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, the Lidless EyeSauron, the Lidless Eye
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Valley FloodcallerValley Floodcaller
- 1Worldgorger DragonWorldgorger Dragon
Instants (22)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Borne Upon a WindBorne Upon a Wind
- 1Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Culling the WeakCulling the Weak
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1DazeDaze
- 1DismemberDismember
- 1EntombEntomb
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Red Elemental BlastRed Elemental Blast
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (12)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Praetor's GraspPraetor's Grasp
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Rite of FlameRite of Flame
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1Unmarked GraveUnmarked Grave
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (7)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1NecromancyNecromancy
- 1NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Ashiok, Dream RenderAshiok, Dream Render
Lands (29)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Raucous TheaterRaucous Theater
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Starting TownStarting Town
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1The Black GateThe Black Gate
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Archfiend of Ifnir
Archfiend of Ifnir
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Dreamtide Whale
Dreamtide Whale
High Fae Trickster
High Fae Trickster
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Valley Floodcaller
Valley Floodcaller
Worldgorger Dragon
Worldgorger Dragon
Instants (22)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Borne Upon a Wind
Borne Upon a Wind
Brain Freeze
Brain Freeze
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Culling the Weak
Culling the Weak
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Daze
Daze
Dismember
Dismember
Entomb
Entomb
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Red Elemental Blast
Red Elemental Blast
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Swan Song
Swan Song
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (12)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Gamble
Gamble
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Praetor's Grasp
Praetor's Grasp
Reanimate
Reanimate
Rite of Flame
Rite of Flame
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Unmarked Grave
Unmarked Grave
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (7)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Necromancy
Necromancy
Necropotence
Necropotence
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Planeswalkers (1)
Ashiok, Dream Render
Ashiok, Dream Render
Lands (28)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Raucous Theater
Raucous Theater
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Starting Town
Starting Town
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
The Black Gate
The Black Gate
Training Center
Training Center
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (1)
Island
Island