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Average Deck for Sauron, the Dark Lord - Budget Upgraded +1/+1 Counters
Sauron, the Dark Lord
Rank #10
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord
Creatures (23)
- 1Azog, Moria's RuinAzog, Moria's Ruin
- 1Bolg of the NorthBolg of the North
- 1Bothersome NoisemakerBothersome Noisemaker
- 1Corsairs of UmbarCorsairs of Umbar
- 1Dunland CrebainDunland Crebain
- 1Easterling VanguardEasterling Vanguard
- 1Gothmog, Morgul LieutenantGothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
- 1Grishnákh, Brash InstigatorGrishnákh, Brash Instigator
- 1Gríma WormtongueGríma Wormtongue
- 1Mauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
- 1Moria ScavengerMoria Scavenger
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Orcish SiegemasterOrcish Siegemaster
- 1Saruman the WhiteSaruman the White
- 1Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White Hand
- 1Sauron, Lord of the RingsSauron, Lord of the Rings
- 1The Balrog of MoriaThe Balrog of Moria
- 1The Great GoblinThe Great Goblin
- 1The Mouth of SauronThe Mouth of Sauron
- 1Uglúk of the White HandUglúk of the White Hand
- 1Warbeast of GorgorothWarbeast of Gorgoroth
- 1Warg RiderWarg Rider
- 1Witch-king of AngmarWitch-king of Angmar
Instants (10)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Deceive the MessengerDeceive the Messenger
- 1Glorious GaleGlorious Gale
- 1Lazotep PlatingLazotep Plating
- 1Nasty EndNasty End
- 1Orcish MedicineOrcish Medicine
- 1Saruman's TrickerySaruman's Trickery
- 1Sauron's RansomSauron's Ransom
- 1Soothing of SméagolSoothing of Sméagol
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
Sorceries (13)
- 1Assault on OsgiliathAssault on Osgiliath
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Claim the PreciousClaim the Precious
- 1Enter the God-EternalsEnter the God-Eternals
- 1Foray of OrcsForay of Orcs
- 1Mordor MusterMordor Muster
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Summons of SarumanSummons of Saruman
- 1Surrounded by OrcsSurrounded by Orcs
- 1Swarming of MoriaSwarming of Moria
- 1The Torment of GollumThe Torment of Gollum
- 1Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard
- 1Widespread BrutalityWidespread Brutality
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Inherited EnvelopeInherited Envelope
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Stone of ErechStone of Erech
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
Enchantments (7)
- 1Book of MazarbulBook of Mazarbul
- 1Call of the RingCall of the Ring
- 1Dreadhorde InvasionDreadhorde Invasion
- 1Fall of Cair AndrosFall of Cair Andros
- 1Fiery InscriptionFiery Inscription
- 1In the Darkness Bind ThemIn the Darkness Bind Them
- 1March from the Black GateMarch from the Black Gate
Lands (37)
- 1Barad-dûrBarad-dûr
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Foreboding RuinsForeboding Ruins
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 7MountainMountain
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
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
Dunland Crebain
Dunland Crebain
Easterling Vanguard
Easterling Vanguard
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Gríma Wormtongue
Gríma Wormtongue
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Moria Scavenger
Moria Scavenger
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Siegemaster
Orcish Siegemaster
Saruman the White
Saruman the White
Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
The Balrog of Moria
The Balrog of Moria
The Great Goblin
The Great Goblin
The Mouth of Sauron
The Mouth of Sauron
Uglúk of the White Hand
Uglúk of the White Hand
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
Warg Rider
Warg Rider
Witch-king of Angmar
Witch-king of Angmar
Instants (10)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Deceive the Messenger
Deceive the Messenger
Glorious Gale
Glorious Gale
Lazotep Plating
Lazotep Plating
Nasty End
Nasty End
Orcish Medicine
Orcish Medicine
Saruman's Trickery
Saruman's Trickery
Sauron's Ransom
Sauron's Ransom
Soothing of Sméagol
Soothing of Sméagol
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Sorceries (13)
Assault on Osgiliath
Assault on Osgiliath
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Claim the Precious
Claim the Precious
Enter the God-Eternals
Enter the God-Eternals
Foray of Orcs
Foray of Orcs
Mordor Muster
Mordor Muster
Ringsight
Ringsight
Summons of Saruman
Summons of Saruman
Surrounded by Orcs
Surrounded by Orcs
Swarming of Moria
Swarming of Moria
The Torment of Gollum
The Torment of Gollum
Treason of Isengard
Treason of Isengard
Widespread Brutality
Widespread Brutality
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Inherited Envelope
Inherited Envelope
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Stone of Erech
Stone of Erech
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Enchantments (7)
Book of Mazarbul
Book of Mazarbul
Call of the Ring
Call of the Ring
Dreadhorde Invasion
Dreadhorde Invasion
Fall of Cair Andros
Fall of Cair Andros
Fiery Inscription
Fiery Inscription
In the Darkness Bind Them
In the Darkness Bind Them
March from the Black Gate
March from the Black Gate
Lands (16)
Barad-dûr
Barad-dûr
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Foreboding Ruins
Foreboding Ruins
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Underground River
Underground River
Basics (3)
Island
6 Island
Mountain
7 Mountain
Swamp
8 Swamp