Saruman, the White Hand (Foil) (LTC)

Saruman, the White Hand
Casting Cost: {1}{U}{B}{R}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Avatar Wizard
Power/Toughness: 2/5
Card Text:
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, amass Orcs X, where X is that spell's mana value. (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.)
Goblins and Orcs you control have ward 2.
Flavour Text:
Over all his works a dark smoke hung and wrapped itself about the sides of Orthanc.
Artist: Leonardo Borazio

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Generates an army of Orcs by amassing whenever you cast noncreature spells, scaling with the mana value of the spell.
  • Grants ward 2 to Goblins and Orcs you control, providing protection against targeted removal.
  • Synergizes well with noncreature spell-focused decks.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires a balanced mix of noncreature spells and creatures in your deck to maximize its potential.
  • Vulnerable to board wipes and mass removal effects that can clear the Orc Army tokens.

Deck Utility:

• Noncreature Spell Decks: Best suited for decks that heavily rely on casting noncreature spells.

• Orc and Goblin Tribal: Works well in decks focused on Goblins and Orcs, enhancing their survivability with ward 2.

Interactions and Combos:

• Noncreature Spells: Encourages the use of noncreature spells, triggering amass and growing your Orc Army tokens.

• Orc and Goblin Synergy: Enhances the synergy in decks built around Goblins and Orcs, providing them with ward 2.

Flavor and Lore:
"Saruman, the White Hand" embodies the essence of the character Saruman from the Lord of the Rings, with abilities and flavor text that reflect aspects of the character's story and affiliation with dark powers.

Overall Impression:
"Saruman, the White Hand" is a flavorful and powerful Legendary Creature card suitable for noncreature spell-focused decks and decks centered around Goblins and Orcs. Its unique amass mechanic adds depth to gameplay and strategy, making it a valuable addition to themed decks based on the Lord of the Rings lore.