Sauron, Lord of the Rings (LTC)

Sauron, Lord of the Rings

Casting Cost: {5}{U}{B}{R}

Card Type: Legendary Creature - Avatar Horror

Power/Toughness: 9/9

Card Text:

• When you cast this spell, amass Orcs 5, mill five cards, then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

• Trample

• Whenever a commander an opponent controls dies, the Ring tempts you.

Artist: Alex Brock

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is a formidable legendary creature card representing the dark and powerful antagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. This card has several unique abilities:

1. Amass Orcs 5: When you cast Sauron, you amass Orcs 5. This means you put five +1/+1 counters on an Army you control, and that Army becomes an Orc. If you don't control an Army, you create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token. This ability reflects Sauron's ability to command vast armies and build his forces.

2. Mill and Revive: As part of Sauron's entrance onto the battlefield, you mill (put into the graveyard) five cards from your library. Additionally, you return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. This represents Sauron's power to return creatures from death and his knowledge of forbidden lore.

3. Trample: Sauron has trample, which means that when it attacks, any excess damage beyond what's needed to destroy a blocking creature is dealt to the defending player or planeswalker. This showcases his overwhelming strength and power.

4. Commander Temptation: Whenever a commander an opponent controls dies, the Ring tempts you. This ability signifies the corrupting influence of the One Ring and how it tempts those in possession of it. When an opponent's commander dies, you may face a decision or consequence related to the Ring's power.

This card captures the essence of Sauron as a central figure in Tolkien's epic fantasy world, and it represents his ability to command armies, manipulate dark forces, and corrupt those who come into contact with the One Ring.