deck Sauron, the Dark Lord

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Sauron, the Dark Lord

Ward—Sacrifice a legendary artifact or legendary creature. Whenever an opponent casts a spell, amass Orcs 1. Whenever an Army you control deals combat damage to a player, the Ring tempts you. Whenever the Ring tempts you, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw four cards.

Main Deck cards Sauron, the Dark Lord

Island

6.7 in 100% of decks
Mountain

6.6 in 100% of decks
Swamp

6.3 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Call of the Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sauron, Lord of the Rings

1.0 in 100% of decks
Nazgûl

1.3 in 85% of decks
Mind Stone

1.0 in 85% of decks
The One Ring

1.0 in 85% of decks
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain

1.0 in 85% of decks
Ringsight

1.0 in 85% of decks
March from the Black Gate

1.0 in 85% of decks
The Mouth of Sauron

1.0 in 85% of decks
Fall of Cair Andros

1.0 in 85% of decks
Commander's Sphere

1.0 in 71% of decks
Command Tower

1.0 in 71% of decks
Blasphemous Act

1.0 in 71% of decks
Dragonskull Summit

1.0 in 71% of decks
Rogue's Passage

1.0 in 71% of decks
Crumbling Necropolis

1.0 in 71% of decks
Sauron, the Lidless Eye

1.0 in 71% of decks
Witch-king of Angmar

1.0 in 71% of decks
Orcish Bowmasters

1.0 in 71% of decks
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant

1.0 in 71% of decks
In the Darkness Bind Them

1.0 in 71% of decks
Relic of Sauron

1.0 in 71% of decks
The Black Gate

1.0 in 71% of decks
Sunken Hollow

1.0 in 57% of decks
Smoldering Marsh

1.0 in 57% of decks
Arcane Denial

1.0 in 57% of decks
Evolving Wilds

1.0 in 57% of decks
Living Death

1.0 in 57% of decks
Reanimate

1.0 in 57% of decks
Arcane Signet

1.0 in 57% of decks
Bilbo, Retired Burglar

1.0 in 57% of decks
Treason of Isengard

1.0 in 57% of decks
Saruman's Trickery

1.0 in 57% of decks
Barad-dûr

1.0 in 57% of decks
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn

1.0 in 57% of decks
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator

1.0 in 57% of decks
Foray of Orcs

1.0 in 57% of decks
Fiery Inscription

1.0 in 57% of decks
Saruman, the White Hand

1.0 in 57% of decks
Orcish Siegemaster

1.0 in 57% of decks
Orcish Medicine

1.0 in 57% of decks
Sauron's Ransom

1.0 in 57% of decks
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress

1.0 in 57% of decks
Foreboding Ruins

1.0 in 42% of decks
Path of Ancestry

1.0 in 42% of decks
Sulfur Falls

1.0 in 42% of decks
Counterspell

1.0 in 42% of decks
Drowned Catacomb

1.0 in 42% of decks
Extract from Darkness

1.0 in 42% of decks
Anger

1.0 in 42% of decks
Cyclonic Rift

1.0 in 42% of decks
Underground River

1.0 in 42% of decks
Rhystic Study

1.0 in 42% of decks
Frostboil Snarl

1.0 in 42% of decks
Mount Doom

1.0 in 42% of decks
Sauron, the Necromancer

1.0 in 42% of decks
Dunland Crebain

1.0 in 42% of decks
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin

1.0 in 42% of decks
Swarming of Moria

1.0 in 42% of decks
Book of Mazarbul

1.0 in 42% of decks
There and Back Again

1.0 in 42% of decks
Palantír of Orthanc

1.0 in 42% of decks
Surrounded by Orcs

1.0 in 42% of decks
Birthday Escape

1.0 in 42% of decks
Subjugate the Hobbits

1.0 in 42% of decks
Moria Scavenger

1.0 in 42% of decks
Too Greedily, Too Deep

1.0 in 42% of decks
Mordor Muster

1.0 in 42% of decks
Call Forth the Tempest

1.0 in 42% of decks
Restless Vents

1.0 in 42% of decks
Impact Tremors

1.0 in 28% of decks

Strategy

The "Sauron, the Dark Lord" Commander deck sounds like a fun and flavorful deck to play with! The general strategy of the deck seems focused on building up your resources and threatening your opponents with powerful creatures and spells inspired by the Lord of the Rings universe. One of the strengths of the deck is its flavorful theme and iconic cards like Sauron, the Dark Lord, Nazgûl, Barad-dûr, and The One Ring. These cards can intimidate opponents and create a strong presence on the battlefield. Additionally, cards like Orcish Siegemaster and Arcane Signet can help ramp up your mana production, allowing you to cast your powerful spells faster. However, one potential weakness of the deck could be its reliance on specific key cards like Sauron, the Dark Lord and The One Ring. If these cards are removed or countered by opponents, it could disrupt your game plan. It may also be important to balance the number of thematic cards with cards that provide card advantage or interaction with opponents' strategies to ensure the deck's overall effectiveness. Overall, the "Sauron, the Dark Lord" Commander deck seems like a flavorful and fun deck to pilot, with the potential for impactful plays and memorable moments drawn straight from the world of Middle-earth. Just remember to adapt your strategy based on the game and your opponents' responses to ensure a successful and entertaining gameplay experience!