Saruman the White (Foil) (LTR)

Saruman the White
Casting Cost: {4}{U}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Avatar Wizard
Power/Toughness: 4/4

Card Text:
Ward 2
Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, amass Orcs 2. (Put two +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.)

Flavour Text:
"Sauron's victory is at hand; and there will be rich reward for those who aided it."

Artist: Matt Stewart

Saruman the White is a blue legendary creature with a casting cost of {4}{U}. He is designed to be a control-oriented creature with various synergies:

• Ward 2: Saruman has ward 2, meaning that spells and abilities your opponents control that target him cost an additional {2} to cast. This provides him with a level of protection from removal spells and abilities.

• Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, amass Orcs 2: This ability is a unique take on the amass mechanic but focused on creating Orc armies. When you cast your second spell in a turn, you either put two +1/+1 counters on an existing Army you control (which also becomes an Orc), or you create a new 0/0 black Orc Army creature token and then put the counters on it. This ability is excellent for generating an increasingly threatening board state and synergizes well with other cards that interact with Armies or Orcs.

The flavor text and artwork, created by Matt Stewart, capture the essence of Saruman's character as someone who is powerful but morally compromised, willingly aligning himself with dark forces for his gain.