Quick Answer

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is a mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from LTC (LTC) costing {5}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings MTG card

Sauron, Lord of the Rings

Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror

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.

Card Stats

9/9 mythic CMC: 8.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Alex Brock
Amass Mill Trample

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$0.38
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$0.37
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.50
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€0.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sauron, Lord of the Rings? Basics

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Sauron, Lord of the Rings cost to cast? Basics

Sauron, Lord of the Rings has a mana cost of {5}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 8.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings's mana cost of {5}{U}{B}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings has a mana value of 8.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Sauron, Lord of the Rings? Pricing

The current market price for Sauron, Lord of the Rings is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Sauron, Lord of the Rings? Pricing

You can purchase Sauron, Lord of the Rings from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings normal: $0.38 | foil: $0.37

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sauron, Lord of the Rings in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sauron, Lord of the Rings in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sauron, Lord of the Rings in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Legacy? Legality

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Vintage? Legality

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Sauron, Lord of the Rings legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sauron, Lord of the Rings in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Sauron, Lord of the Rings from? Details

This printing of Sauron, Lord of the Rings is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 4.

Sauron, Lord of the Rings may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sauron, Lord of the Rings's rarity? Details

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is a mythic card in LTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Sauron, Lord of the Rings? Details

Sauron, Lord of the Rings was illustrated by Alex Brock.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Sauron, Lord of the Rings's power and toughness? Details

Sauron, Lord of the Rings is a 9/9 creature.

Power (9) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (9) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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