Magic: The Gathering

Sauron, the Necromancer

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 802 • rare

Set: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Collector number: 802
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Anato Finnstark
Finish: Surge

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$13.96market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$8.70 – $14.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece serves as a distinctive anchor for any collection focused on the dark forces of Middle-earth. The atmospheric illustration by Anato Finnstark captures the menacing essence of this iconic figure, making it a sought-after addition for those who value both thematic depth and visual storytelling.

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Card face

What it does

Menace

Whenever Sauron attacks, exile target creature card from your graveyard. Create a tapped and attacking token that's a copy of that card, except it's a 3/3 black Wraith with menace. At the beginning of the next end step, exile that token unless Sauron is your Ring-bearer.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Sauron, the Necromancer was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This expansion represented the first major integration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game through the Universes Beyond series, a product line designed to blend iconic intellectual properties with the established mechanics of Magic.

The card features artwork by Anato Finnstark, who captured the ominous presence of Sauron during his time dwelling in Mirkwood. Finnstark’s interpretation emphasizes the dark, ethereal nature of the Necromancer, aiming to evoke the dread associated with the Shadow of the East. The card was well-received by players for its thematic ability to reanimate creatures from graveyards, effectively mirroring Sauron's mastery over death in the source material.

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