Sauron, the Dark Lord
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 224 • mythic
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 224
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $20.62
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sauron, the Dark Lord was released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative set between Magic: The Gathering and the Middle-earth Enterprises literary universe. Designed by Wizards of the Coast to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into their gameplay mechanics, the card serves as a high-tier legendary creature representing the primary antagonist of the trilogy. It was developed to capture the overwhelming, corrupting influence of the character, requiring players to sacrifice resources to manifest his power on the battlefield.
The artwork for this specific card, numbered 224, was illustrated by Ralph Horsley, a veteran artist known for his atmospheric fantasy depictions. Horsley focused on the iconic imagery of the Dark Lord within Barad-dûr, emphasizing his imposing stature and the ominous glow of his armor. Upon its release, the card received significant attention from both Magic players and Tolkien enthusiasts for its thematic accuracy and its effectiveness in the Commander format, establishing it as a centerpiece within the broader set.
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