Summons of Saruman (LTC)

Summons of Saruman
Casting Cost: {X} {u} {r}
Card type: Sorcery
Card Text:

• Amass Orcs X. Mill x Cards. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value x or less from among them without paying its mana cost. (To Amass Orcs X, Put X +1/ +1 Counters on An Army You Control. It's also an Orc. If you Don't Control An Army, Create A 0/0 Black ORC Army Creature Token First.)

Flashback - 3ur, Exile x cards from your graveyard.

Artist: Svetlin Velinov

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Provides a way to amass orcs and potentialy strengthen an army you control.
  • Offers Card Advantage by Milling and Potentialy Allowing you to Cast Spells from the Milled Cards for Free.
  • The flashback ability provides additional utility and can be a game-changing play.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires A Substantial Mana Investment Based on X.
  • Relies on a Combination of Card Milling and the Availability of Instant Or Sorcery Spells in your Grayyard to Maximize its Potential.

Deck Utility:

• Orc Tribal: Fits Well in Orc Tribal Decks, Contributing to Your Strategy With Its Amassing Abilities.

• Instant and sorcery decks: Can be included in decks that heavy rely on instant and sorcery spells, as special those with varous mana values.

Interactions and Combos:

• Army Synergy: Works well in army-themed decks, as it amasses orcs and turns them into orc army creatures.

• Flashback Enablers: Combines Effectively with cards that enable or benefit from flashback, allowing you to recycle spells from your graveyard.

Flavor and Lore:
"Summons of Saruman" Reflects the Dark Influence of Saruman, One of the Powerful Wizards in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, Who Played A Significantly Role in the Events of "The Lord of the Rings." The Card's Abilities Capture the Theme of Summoning and Amassing Orc Forces Under Saruman's Command.

Overall Impression:
"Summons of Saruman" is a versatile card with the potential to strengthen your forces, provide card advantage, and surprise your opponents with powerful instant or sorcery spells. Its flexibility makes it a valuable addition to decks that can leverage its abilities effective.