Sauron, The Dark Lord – Power, Corruption, and Control
Sauron isn’t just the master of The One Ring—he’s a force to be reckoned with in Magic: The Gathering. With a powerful ability suite and built-in resilience, this legendary villain thrives in a deck that fuels his orcish army.
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a 7/6 with ward—forcing opponents to sacrifice a legendary artifact or creature just to target him. Every time an opponent casts a spell, you Amass Orcs, growing your token army. And when your Army deals damage, The Ring tempts you, letting you cycle your hand for four fresh cards.
Strengths & Strategy
✔️ Hard to remove thanks to ward
✔️ Constantly generating value with Amass Orcs
✔️ Insane card draw potential when The Ring tempts you
Weaknesses
❌ Not a great combat threat itself
❌ Six toughness isn’t impressive in Commander
❌ Relies on building around the Army token mechanic
Sauron leads a unique token archetype where quality trumps quantity—building a few unstoppable orc armies instead of swarming the board. If you like villainous, midrange control decks with a side of aggression, Sauron is your commander.
Are you ready to bring Mordor to your next game night?
