Sauron, the Dark Lord
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 744z • mythic
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 744z
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Justine Jones
- Finish
- Foil
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Sauron, the Dark Lord on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Sauron, the Dark Lord (collector number 744z) was released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative Magic: The Gathering expansion produced by Wizards of the Coast. This specific card variant features an evocative illustration by artist Alexander Mokhov, rendered in a distinctive showcase frame style designed to mirror the aesthetic of ancient elven scrolls and the dark history of Mordor.
The card was conceived to capture the imposing and manipulative nature of Sauron during the Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth. By utilizing a unique art treatment, the design team aimed to provide a cinematic, high-fantasy visual experience that distinguishes it from standard set cards. Upon its release, the set received significant attention from both tabletop gamers and franchise enthusiasts for its faithful integration of J.R.R. Tolkien's lore into the established mechanics of the trading card game.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sauron, the Dark Lord
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 744z • mythic. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sauron, the Dark Lord on collecto.rs?
Sauron, the Dark Lord doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sauron, the Dark Lord?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sauron, the Dark Lord catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sauron, the Dark Lord is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
