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PC Formats / 2025 - WC Circuit - September- PC-Movie EU

« Last post by mock on September 14, 2025, 09:03:30 AM »

On September 13th, 2025, the PC hosted the final round of Circuit events leading up to the 2025 World Championship.

The events today were PC - Movie Swiss style events.

9 players brought their best to today's European time zoned event; their deck lists and replays are listed below in order of how well they placed in this event.

Each deck and replay is shown below. Remember that all cards utilize PC Errata, even if the non-errata'd version is shown below, and that set V1 cards are also legal.

Author: dstaley
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Resolute Hobbit
Ring: The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles

Adventure deck:
The Riddermark
Plains of Rohan Camp
Barrows of Edoras
Westemnet Hills
Hornburg Parapet
Great Hall
King's Room
Nan Curunir
Fortress of Orthanc

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
2x Gandalf, Lathspell
1x Aragorn, Last Hope of Men
1x Erkenbrand, Master of Westfold
1x Rohirrim Army (Errata)
1x Theoden, Tall and Proud
1x Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark
1x Eowyn, Lady of Rohan
1x Sam, Faithful Companion (Errata)
1x Barliman Butterbur, Prancing Pony Proprietor (Errata)
1x Gwaihir, Lord of Eagles
1x Leowyn
1x Royal Guard
1x Shadowfax
1x Brego
1x Firefoot
1x Horse of Rohan
1x King's Mail
2x Rider's Mount
1x Rider's Spear
2x Rohirrim Javelin
1x Eomer's Spear
1x Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
1x Gandalf's Staff, Old Man's Crutch
1x Narya
1x Anduril, Flame of the West
4x A Wizard Is Never Late (Errata)
1x Deep in Thought
1x Grown Suddenly Tall
4x Let Us Be Swift (Errata)
4x Simbelmyne (Errata)
3x And the Red Dawn
2x Arrow-slits
1x Do Not Trust to Hope

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Grima, Wormtongue
4x Easterling Army
4x Easterling Captain
4x Easterling Footman
4x Easterling Guard
3x Easterling Pillager
2x Easterling Regiment
4x Easterling Polearm
4x Raider Bow
4x Ships of Great Draught
1x Fell from Wisdom into Folly
2x Discovered
2x Fierce in Despair
4x Vision From Afar
1x Attention of the Eye
4x Small Hope

Author: Wingfoot81
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Bilbo, Bearer of Things Burgled (Errata)
Ring: The One Ring, The Binding Ring

Adventure deck:
Bag End Study
Prancing Pony Spare Room
Council Courtyard
Eregion Hills
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Dimrill Dale
Anduin Confluence
Anduin Banks
Wastes of Emyn Muil (Errata)

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Gimli, Dwarf of Erebor (Errata)
1x Galadriel, Lady Redeemed (Errata)
1x Merry, Friend to Sam
1x Pippin, Of Tuckborough
1x Nenya
4x Tidings of Erebor
4x Careful Study
4x Gift of Foresight
4x Let Folly Be Our Cloak
4x Three for the Elven-Kings
4x Consorting With Wizards
1x The Tale of the Great Ring

Shadow Draw Deck:
2x Gollum, Dark as Darkness
3x Goblin Backstabber
4x Goblin Patrol Troop (Errata)
4x Goblin Runner
4x Goblin Sneak
1x Host of Moria, Legion of the Underdeeps
4x Moria Scout
4x Host of Thousands
4x Lost to the Goblins

Author: _vismaior
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • [bye] • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Resolute Hobbit
Ring: The One Ring, The Binding Ring

Adventure deck:
The Prancing Pony
Breeland Forest
House of Elrond
Moria Crossroads
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Dimrill Dale
Anduin Confluence
Shores of Nen Hithoel
Tol Brandir

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Arwen, Echo of Luthien
2x Cirdan, The Shipwright (Errata)
2x Elrond, Venerable Lord
1x Galadriel, Lady Redeemed (Errata)
3x Gil-galad, Elven High King
1x Legolas, Greenleaf (Errata)
4x Aragorn, Estel
1x Sam, Resolute Halfling
1x Frying Pan (Errata)
1x Aiglos
1x Nenya
1x Anduril, Flame of the West
4x Alliance Reforged
4x Careful Study
4x Company of Archers
4x Elf-song
3x Release the Angry Flood
4x Supporting Fire
4x The Council of Elrond
4x Hosts of the Last Alliance
3x Shadow Between
1x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men
1x The Tale of Gil-galad
1x The Tale of the Great Ring

Shadow Draw Deck:
3x Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit
3x Goblin Patrol Troop (Errata)
4x Goblin Runner
3x Host of Moria, Legion of the Underdeeps
4x Moria Scout
1x The Balrog, Lieutenant of Morgoth
1x The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow
2x Troll's Keyward
1x Orc Patrol
3x Orc Pursuer
3x Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul
2x Cave Troll's Hammer
4x Goblin Scimitar
2x The Balrog's Sword
4x Foul Things (Errata)
1x Valiant but Foolish
1x Attention of the Eye
4x Goblin Armory
3x Goblin Swarms
3x Relics of Moria (Errata)
4x They Are Coming

Author: thefaker
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
Ring: The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry

Adventure deck:
Bag End Study
Midgewater Marshes
Frodo's Bedroom
Moria Lake
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Lothlorien Woods
Silverlode Banks
Nen Hithoel
Wastes of Emyn Muil (Errata)

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Gimli, Vengeful Longbeard
1x Sam, Resolute Halfling
1x Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
1x Bounder
2x Gimli's Helm
2x Hand Axe
4x Bill the Pony (Errata)
3x Brace of Coneys
1x Frying Pan (Errata)
1x Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
1x Ring of Accretion
2x Phial of Galadriel, Star-glass
1x Mithril-coat
4x Search Far and Wide
4x Hobbit Intuition
3x Song of Durin
4x A Promise
1x Cliffs of Emyn Muil
1x O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! (Errata)
1x The Tale of the Great Ring
2x There and Back Again

Shadow Draw Deck:
2x Isengard Foreman
2x Isengard Forger
4x Isengard Journeyman
4x Isengard Plodder
4x Isengard Servant
2x Isengard Shaman
4x Isengard Tinker
3x Isengard Warrior
4x Isengard Worker
2x Orc Commander
4x Goblin Runner
2x Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul
2x Saruman's Power
2x Saruman's Snows (Errata)

Author: Chadwick537
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Old Bilbo's Heir
Ring: The One Ring, The Binding Ring

Adventure deck:
Hobbiton Party Field
Trollshaw Forest
Council Courtyard
Moria Lake
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Lorien Throne Room
Silverlode Banks
Brown Lands
Tol Brandir

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Legolas, Greenleaf (Errata)
4x Aragorn, Estel
1x Boromir, Son of Denethor
1x Faramir, Ithilien Ranger
1x Sam, Faithful Companion (Errata)
1x Arwen, Lady of Rivendell
3x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell (Errata)
1x Golradir, Councilor of Imladris (Errata)
1x Bilbo, Retired Adventurer
2x Aragorn's Bow
1x Aragorn's Pipe
1x Faramir's Bow
1x Bilbo's Pipe
1x Bill the Pony (Errata)
4x Old Toby
1x Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
1x The Gaffer's Pipe
1x Thror's Map
1x Vilya (Errata)
2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men
4x Gondor Bowmen (Errata)
1x No Stranger to the Shadows (Errata)
1x Consorting With Wizards

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Gollum, Dark as Darkness
2x Lurtz, Servant of Isengard
2x Ranged Commander
4x Uruk Crossbowman
1x The Balrog, Lieutenant of Morgoth
4x Desert Lord
2x Haradrim Marksman
4x Southron Bowman
1x Southron Marksmen
4x Orc Ambush Troop
2x Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul
4x Captured by the Ring
2x Saruman's Power
3x War Towers

Author: Rutil
Round Replays:
[bye] • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Isildur, Bearer of Heirlooms (Errata)
Ring: The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles

Adventure deck:
Dunharrow Plateau
King's Tent
Base of Mindolluin
Pelennor Prairie
City Gates
Minas Tirith First Circle
Osgiliath Crossing
Morgulduin
Dagorlad

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
2x Durin III, Dwarven Lord
1x Gimli, Feared Axeman
1x Linnar, Dwarven Lord
2x Sindri, Dwarven Lord
1x Smeagol, Poor Creature
1x Aragorn, Defender of Free Peoples
1x Ranger of Osgiliath
2x Sam, Son of Hamfast (Errata)
1x Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
2x Axe of Erebor
1x Gimli's Armor
1x Banner of Westernesse
1x Footman's Armor
2x Ring of Fury
1x Ring of Guile
2x Scroll of Isildur
3x Seeing Stone of Orthanc
3x Battle Tested
2x Blood Runs Chill
4x Defending the Keep
2x Delving
1x Rest by Blind Night
4x Slaked Thirsts
2x Last Throw
1x Beneath the Mountains (Errata)
1x Deepest Delvings
3x Ever My Heart Rises (Errata)
3x From the Armory
1x Loyalty Unshaken
1x Make Light of Burdens
3x Preparations
4x Realm of Dwarrowdelf (Errata)
1x Song of Durin
1x Stout and Strong
1x Citadel of the Stars
1x Garrison of Osgiliath
1x Hardy Garrison
1x Sixth Level
1x Stone Tower

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Gollum, Dark as Darkness
1x Gollum, Old Villain
1x Isengard Shaman
3x Isengard Warrior
1x Morgul Skulker
1x Tower Assassin
2x Morgul Squealer
4x The Witch-king, Morgul King
1x Ulaire Attea, The Easterling
2x Ulaire Cantea, Faster Than Winds
1x Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul
2x Ulaire Enquea, Ringwraith in Twilight
2x Ulaire Nelya, Ringwraith in Twilight
1x Ulaire Otsea, Lieutenant of Morgul
1x Ulaire Otsea, Ringwraith in Twilight
1x Fell Beast
1x The Pale Blade
1x Ithil Stone
2x Pale Crown
1x Ring of Asperity
4x Captured by the Ring
1x So Polite
3x Saruman's Power
1x All Hope of Secrecy Lost
1x Speak No More to Me
2x All Veils Removed
4x Beauty Is Fading
2x Fear
2x Fell Voices Call
1x Morgul Gates
1x Relentless Charge
4x Resistance Becomes Unbearable
2x Return to Its Master
1x Stricken Dumb
1x Evil-smelling Fens
1x Fat One Wants It
1x Final Strike
1x Helpless (Errata)
2x His Terrible Servants
1x Out of Sight and Shot
1x The Nine Servants of Sauron

Author: enolen
Round Replays:
Round 1 • [bye] • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Resolute Hobbit
Ring: The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles

Adventure deck:
The Prancing Pony
Midgewater Marshes
Ford of Bruinen
Dwarrowdelf Chamber
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Caras Galadhon
Valley of the Anduin
Anduin Banks
Summit of Amon Hen

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
4x Durin III, Dwarven Lord
1x Gimli, Vengeful Longbeard
1x Linnar, Dwarven Lord
3x Aragorn, Estel
1x Boromir, Son of Denethor
1x Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence
1x Sam, Son of Hamfast (Errata)
1x Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
1x Arwen, Lady of Rivendell
2x Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad (Errata)
1x Bounder
1x Book of Mazarbul
1x Dwarven Armor
3x Dwarven Axe (Errata)
3x Dwarven Bracers
1x Gimli's Battle Axe, Trusted Weapon
1x Gimli's Helm
3x Hand Axe
1x Armor (Errata)
1x Frying Pan (Errata)
1x Ring of Fury
1x Ring of Retribution
1x Anduril, Flame of the West
2x Secret Sentinels (Errata)
1x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men
1x The Saga of Elendil

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Gollum, Dark as Darkness
2x Grima, Wormtongue
4x Morgul Brute
4x Ringwraith in Twilight
3x The Witch-king, Lord of the Nazgul (Errata)
2x Ulaire Attea, The Easterling
4x Ulaire Enquea, Ringwraith in Twilight
1x Fell Beast
1x Pale Crown
4x Captured by the Ring
2x So Polite
1x All Hope of Secrecy Lost
3x Fell Voices Call
4x Resistance Becomes Unbearable
3x Return to Its Master

Author: Pizdec
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Old Bilbo's Heir
Ring: The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles

Adventure deck:
Hobbiton Party Field
Buckleberry Ferry
Frodo's Bedroom
Eregion Hills
The Bridge of Khazad-dum
Valley of the Silverlode
Anduin Wilderland
Gates of Argonath
Amon Hen Ruins

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Merry, Horticulturalist (Errata)
1x Pippin, Friend to Frodo
1x Sam, Faithful Companion (Errata)
1x Bilbo, Well-spoken Gentlehobbit
1x Bounder
1x Farmer Maggot, Chaser of Rascals
4x Hobbit Party Guest
1x Rosie Cotton, Hobbiton Lass
1x The Gaffer, Sam's Father
1x Tom Bombadil, The Master
1x Bill the Pony (Errata)
1x Frying Pan (Errata)
2x Hobbit Sword
1x Red Book of Westmarch
1x Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
1x Thror's Map
1x Mithril-coat
4x A Promise
2x A Talent for Not Being Seen (Errata)
3x Consorting With Wizards
2x Escape
4x Everyone Knows
1x O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! (Errata)
1x The Tale of the Great Ring
1x There and Back Again
1x Three Monstrous Trolls

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x The Balrog, Lieutenant of Morgoth
4x Easterling Army
4x Easterling Captain
3x Easterling Footman
2x Easterling Pillager
4x Easterling Regiment
4x Easterling Polearm
4x Raider Bow
2x Ships of Great Draught
3x Discovered
2x Fierce in Despair
2x Red Wrath
1x Attention of the Eye
4x Small Hope

Author: stephan77
Round Replays:
Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • [bye]

Ring-bearer: Frodo, Resolute Hobbit
Ring: The One Ring, Isildur's Bane

Adventure deck:
The Riddermark
Rohirrim Village
Westemnet Plains
Westemnet Hills
Breached Wall
Great Hall
King's Room
Ring of Isengard
Saruman's Laboratory

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Aragorn, Last Hope of Men
1x Erkenbrand, Kinsman of the House of Eorl
1x Theoden, Last of His House
1x Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark
1x Eowyn, Sister-daughter of Theoden
1x Sam, Son of Hamfast (Errata)
1x Deor
1x Leowyn
1x Bounder
1x Aragorn's Bow
2x Armor (Errata)
1x Ranger's Sword
1x Brego
1x Firefoot
2x Horse of Rohan
1x King's Mail
1x Rider's Spear
1x Windfola
1x Eomer's Spear
1x Eowyn's Sword, Dernhelm's Blade
1x Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
1x Herugrim, Sword of the Mark (Errata)
4x Simbelmyne (Errata)
2x And the Red Dawn
2x Do Not Trust to Hope
4x Thundering Host

Shadow Draw Deck:
4x Dunlending Elder
4x Freca, Hungry Savage
4x Hillman Horde
3x Wulf, Dunlending Chieftain
2x Grima, Wormtongue
4x Hides
4x War Club
1x Ritual Oath of Enmity
4x Burn Every Village
3x Over the Isen
3x Ready to Fall

Expanded / Re: Elven Twins/Telepathy - Free Peoples (Expanded)

« Last post by mastermen on September 13, 2025, 12:32:04 PM »

My main is a similar free people deck. I also play real life deck where I omlt play cards i physically own. Are you planning to buy a copy of gil galad, hkotn?

My style is different from yours, i use glorfindel, arwen and greenleaf instead od cirdan and sons of elrond. I also splash aragorn, Thorongil and Radagast.

and i focus heavily on gandalf spells as well, for healing, threats removal and condition discards

Valinor / Re: Sealed Masters Tournament Decklists

« Last post by bign19 on August 28, 2025, 08:36:33 PM »

ALLIES SEALED

Our next Sealed Masters League is Allies Sealed. This league uses the multipath site rules as some decks use a fellowship site path and others use a towers site path. Please remember that ringbearer skirmishes CANNOT be cancelled. Players will receive the following:

-One booster pack from each of the first 6 sets
-One starter deck (Lothlorien, Rivendell, Thrarin, Villagers)

The decklists are as follows:

Lothlorien:
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Hope of Free Peoples
Ring: The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Adventure deck:
Bag End
Trollshaw Forest
Rivendell Valley
Mithril Mine
The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
Lothlórien Woods
The Great River
Shores of Nen Hithoel
Emyn Muil

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Celeborn, The Wise
1x Haldir, Emissary of the Galadhrim
1x Lórien Protector
1x Lórien Swordsman
1x Calaglin, Elf of Lórien
1x Dínendal, Silent Scout
1x Galadriel, Keeper of Nenya
1x Orophin, Lórien Bowman
1x Rúmil, Elven Protector
1x Uruviel, Maid of Lórien
1x The Mirror of Galadriel
2x Hobbit Sword
4x Friends of Old
3x Master of Healing
1x Point Blank Range
4x Swan-ship of the Galadhrim
2x Weapons of Lothlórien
1x Hobbit Intuition
2x Beren and Lúthien

Shadow Draw Deck:
2x Ancient Chieftain
1x Archer Commander
2x Goblin Flankers
2x Goblin Marksman
2x Goblin Patrol Troop
1x Goblin Pursuer
2x Goblin Reinforcements
2x Goblin Scavengers
1x Goblin Scrabbler
1x Goblin Spearman
2x Goblin Wallcrawler
1x Troll's Keyward
1x Battlefield Recruit
1x Battlefield Veteran
1x Denizen of the Black Pit
2x Goblin Scimitar
1x Goblin Spear
1x Moria Axe
1x Denizens Enraged
1x Frenzy
1x Old Differences
1x Depths of Moria

Rivendell:
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Protected by Many
Ring: The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Adventure deck:
Hobbiton Woods
Weathertop
House of Elrond
Eregion Hills
The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
Caras Galadhon
Anduin Wilderland
Anduin Banks
Summit of Amon Hen

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Arwen, Lady Undómiel
1x Elven Scout
1x Glorfindel, Eldarin Lord
1x Woodland Sentinel
2x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
1x Erestor, Chief Advisor to Elrond
1x Galdor, Councilor From the West
1x Golradir, Councilor of Imladris
1x Saelbeth, Elven Councilor
1x Silinde, Elf of Mirkwood
2x Asfaloth, Elven Steed
2x Hobbit Sword
2x Friends of Old
3x Master of Healing
4x Support of the Last Homely House
1x Hobbit Intuition
2x Beren and Lúthien
3x Forests of Lothlórien

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Black Rider
2x Úlairë Attëa, The Easterling
1x Úlairë Attëa, Thrall of The One
1x Úlairë Cantëa, Fourth of the Nine Riders
1x Úlairë Enquëa, Faster Than Winds
1x Úlairë Lemenya, Black Enemy
2x Úlairë Lemenya, Dark Enemy
2x Úlairë Nelya, Black Hunter
2x Úlairë Nertëa, Black-Mantled Wraith
1x Úlairë Nertëa, Ninth of the Nine Riders
1x Úlairë Otsëa, Duplicitous Specter
1x Úlairë Otsëa, Seventh of the Nine Riders
1x Úlairë Toldëa, Black Shadow
1x Fell Beast
3x Nazgûl Sword
1x Steed of Mordor
1x The Witch-king's Beast, Fell Creature
1x Foul Clutches
1x Riders in Black
1x Hatred Stirred
1x Lingering Shadow
1x Moving This Way
1x They Came From Mordor
1x Winged and Ominous

Thrarin:
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
Ring: The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Adventure deck:
Westfarthing
Ettenmoors
Rivendell Valley
Moria Stairway
The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
Valley of the Silverlode
The Great River
Gates of Argonath
Emyn Muil

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
2x Arwen, Evenstar of Her People
1x Aragorn, Strider
1x Boromir, Steward's Heir
1x Grimir, Dwarven Elder
4x Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
1x Armor of Khazâd
1x Dwarven Axe
2x Dwarven Bracers
1x Gimli's Battle Axe, Trusted Weapon
3x Hand Axe
2x Horn of Boromir
2x Hobbit Sword
3x One Whom Men Would Follow
1x Hobbit Intuition
4x Endurance of Dwarves
1x Shoulder to Shoulder

Shadow Draw Deck:
1x Morgul Slayer
2x Orc Brood
3x Orc Chieftain
2x Orc Fanatic
2x Orc Marauder
1x Orc Pillager
3x Orc Scouting Band
2x Orc Slayer
3x Orc Swordsman
1x Orc Trooper
1x Orc War Band
3x Orc Scimitar
2x Vile Blade
1x Curse From Mordor
2x Mordor's Strength
1x Terrible as the Dawn

Villagers:
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Mr. Underhill
Ring: The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Adventure deck:
Horse-country
Plains of Rohan Camp
Throne Room
White Mountains
Deep of Helm
Great Hall
Hornburg Causeway
Nan Curunír
Fortress of Orthanc

Free Peoples Draw Deck:
1x Guthláf, Herald
1x Théoden, King of the Golden Hall
1x Éomer, Sister-son of Théoden
1x Éowyn, Lady of the Mark
1x Aldor, Soldier of Edoras
1x Déor
1x Ecglaf, Courageous Farmer
1x Guma, Plains Farmer
1x Hlafwine, Village Farmhand
1x Léod, Westfold Herdsman
1x Léowyn
1x Weland, Smith of the Riddermark
2x Rider's Mount
4x Rohirrim Bow
1x Éowyn's Sword
2x Hobbit Sword
1x Fight for the Villagers
2x Guarded Fastness
1x Hobbit Intuition
1x Supplies of the Mark
1x Valleys of the Mark
3x Well Stored

Shadow Draw Deck:
2x Orthanc Warrior
4x Uruk Crossbow Troop
4x Uruk Crossbowman
1x Uruk Fanatic
1x Uruk Raider
2x Uruk Rear Guard
1x Uruk Shaman
1x Uruk Stalker
1x Uruk-hai Band
1x Uruk-hai Raiding Party
1x Entranced Uruk
1x Isengard Infiltrator
1x Broad-bladed Sword
1x Uglúk's Sword
2x Bred for Battle
2x Cloud of Arrows
2x Driven Back
1x Volley Fire
1x Come Down

Expanded / Raider Southron Wounding - Shadow (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:59:14 PM »

As the physical cards are getting harder to find these days, I gathered a large physical collection of common and nostalgic decks to play with family and friends as a pre-built game. I'm posting these decks as a reference and for feedback/discussion to improve on them. The decks are split into free peoples and shadow sides, all interchangeable at 35 cards each. There are some obvious drawbacks in doing it this way, but it is 100% worth it to allow mixing/matching and keeping each game unique and interesting. The idea is to make thematic and fun strategies while maintaining a balance. These are built with physical cards, so any in the $100+ range are not always going to make it in for their high costs and to maintain balance among the decks. I include cards from the Expanded format and rules, but some decks might also fit into other formats. This is one of those decks:

Raider Southron Wounding - Shadow (Expanded)
This is probably the deadliest shadow deck in the collection.

Minions:
Desert Lord x3
Elite Archer x4
Southron Bowman x4
Southron Archer Legion x2
Mumak Chieftain x3
Southron Savage x4

Possessions:
Mumak x4

Events:
Whirling Strike x3

Conditions:
Seasoned Leader x4
Rallying Call x2
Field of the Fallen x2

Notes:
Use the archers and Seasoned Leader conditions to exhaust the better companions. The conditions give enduring, so the archers can get strong as well. Use Rallying Call to load up threats. Drop a Whirling Strike to kill a companion. You can leave 3 twilight to make the opponent think you have a Whirling Strike at times. When you want to roll in with a heavy bomb, use Mumak Chieftain with a Mumak and pull Seasoned Leaders from the discard using threats. Then, exert for the strength and enduring bonuses using Field of the Fallen. The Southron Savage cards are in there because it is easy to spend twilight without adding more minions.

I know most people play Red Wrath instead of Whirling Strike, but I find that Whirling Strike is all you need when you control exertions in the archery phase. There are just too many free people strategies that can thrive when not yet exhausted.
I used to put in Raider Halberd cards in to always keep the opponent guessing on whether I had a Whirling Strike in my hand without having to leave 3 twilight.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:53:00 PM »

Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)
This is a classic Dwarven choke.

Starting:
The One Ring, The Ring of Rings
Gimli, Bearer of Grudges
Linnar, Dwarven Lord
Durin III, Dwarven Lord

Possessions:
Ring of Fury
Ring of Retribution
Ring of Guile
Gimli's Helm
Dwarven Axe x3
Hand Axe x3
Dwarven Bracers x3
Belt of Erebor x3
Dwarven Armor

Events:
Delving x2
Axe Strike x4
Sharp Defense x4

Conditions:
Stalwart Support x2
Till Durin Wakes Again x2
Proud and Able x2

Notes:
It is a simple yet effective strategy. Ring of Fury goes on Gimli, and the rest is simple. The point is to choke twilight. A friend of mine used something like this 20 years ago. It was tough to beat.

I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Moria Swarm - Shadow (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:45:47 PM »

Moria Swarm - Shadow (Expanded)
This is a classic Moria swarm.

Minions:
The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow
Host of Moria x2
Goblin Scavengers x4
Goblin Wallcrawler x4
Goblin Runner x4
Goblin Sneak x4

Possessions:
Goblin Scimitar x4

Events:
Host of Thousands x4

Conditions:
Relics of Moria
Goblin Armory x3
Goblin Swarms x2
The Underdeeps of Moria
They are Coming

Notes:
This is a basic Moria swarm. Relics of Moria and Goblin Armory, along with Goblin Scavengers and Goblin Scimitar, are the bread and butter. The Underdeeps of Moria with Goblin Sneak can keep a good swarm up if you're short on cards.

It could use more cards, but the rules for this collection is 35, so sacrifices had to be made.
The Guard Commander is vital in practice, so it might be good to add another one. Another Goblin Armory is always an option too. Relics of Moria is r-listed.
I have had Foul Things in here at times for the ability to retrieve a big boy when I want, but I found that just using Host of Thousands and Guard Commander was deadly too.
I have a Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit and a Guard Commander that I am considering tossing in, but I don't have room.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Wraith Enduring - Shadow (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:31:16 PM »

Wraith Enduring - Shadow (Expanded)

Minions:
The Witch-King, Captain of the Nine Riders x3
Ulaire Enquea, Thrall of the One x2
Ulaire Toldea, Thrall of the One x2
Ulaire Attea, Thrall of the One x2
Ulaire Cantea, Thrall of the One x3
Ulaire Nelya, Thrall of the One x3
Ulaire Lemenya, Thrall of the One x3
Ulaire Otsea, Thrall of the One x3

Possessions:
Ring of Rancor x3
Fell Beast x3

Events:
Minas Morgul Answers x2

Conditions:
Black Marshal x2
Flung Into the Fray x2
Out of Sight and Shot x2

Notes:
It's simple. If you're playing against beatdown, take advantage of enduring minions and the many ways to exert them. If you're playing against wounding, take advantage of the heavy vitalities and healing. Everyone is unique, so use the conditions to recall minions that you have already played or ones that worked well against your opponent.

I'm considering adding two Wreathed in Shadow.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Gandalf Ent Horde - Free Peoples (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:23:38 PM »

Gandalf Ent Horde - Free Peoples (Expanded)
The typical 8-companion start deck with Gandalf, Leader of the Company rounding it out.

Starting:
The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry
Frodo, Weary From the Journey
Merry, In the Bloom of Health
Pippin, In the Bloom of Health
Farmer Maggot, Hobbit of the Marish
Quickbeam, Bregalad
Skinbark, Fladrif
Host of Fangorn
Ent Horde

Companions:
Gandalf, Leader of the Company x4
Huorn x3

Followers:
Meneldor, Misty Mountain Eagle
Alatar, Final Envoy
Pallando, Far-Travelling One
Radagast, Tender of Beasts

Possessions:
Hobbit Sword
Gandalf's Staff, Ash-Staff
Glamdring, Elven Blade
Shadowfax, Greatheart

Events:
Warmed Up a Bit x4

Conditions:
G for Grand x4
Stern Words
Ent Draught x2
Moment of Respite
Watch and Wait

Notes:
The obvious trick is starting 8 companions with spotting Ents and Hobbits. Use Warmed Up a Bit to get rid of the unbound Hobbits and replace them with Huorn companions. You can let Ents die off, but keep Gandalf alive until the end, where he becomes a beast.

Without a doubt, Fredegar Bolger, Fatty is better than Farmer Maggot, Hobbit of the Marish, but I can't get my hands on him.
I toy around with Ent Draught vs Salve. I find that Salve is better, but Ent Draught doesn't need to spot Gandalf to play early.
I'm aware that The One Ring, The Great Ring would be better. I shy away from it for this set.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Gondor Wraiths - Free Peoples (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 08:06:02 PM »

Gondor Wraiths - Free Peoples (Expanded)
Old-school invincible wraiths deck.

Starting:
The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry
Frodo, Hope of Free Peoples
Dead Man of Dunharrow
OathBreaker

Companions:
Aragorn, Driven by Need x3
King of the Dead
Shadow Host
Sleepless Dead x2
Cursed of Erech

Possessions:
Sting, Bane of the Eight Legs
Phial of Galadriel, The Light of Earendil
Ranger's Sword
Banner of Westernesse x2

Events:
Gondor Will See It Done x4
Banner of the White Tree x4
Swordarm of the White Tower x4

Conditions:
The Saga of Elendil
Strength in My Blood x3
Swept Away x2
Stronger and More Terrible x2

Notes:
The trick is using Swept Away and Stronger and More Terrible to make the companions nearly invincible. I've had this deck for over 20 years, and found that having Gondor Will See It Done events is vital against many shadow strategies to get to a point where those conditions will work.

One card I don't have that would help is Sting, Elven Long Knife.
I am also considering swapping a Strength in My Blood for another Aragorn, Driven by Need.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

Expanded / Orc Spurred to Battle - Shadow (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 07:57:53 PM »

Orc Spurred to Battle - Shadow (Expanded)
An uncommon strategy that bombs the opponent over and over again in the late game.

Minions:
Cave Troll of Moria, Savage Menace
Ordnance Grunt x3
Orc Artisan x4
Champion Orc x3
Mordor Aggressor x3
Emboldened Orc x3
Isengard Underling x2

Possessions:
Orc Spear x4

Events:
Unreasonable Choice x2
Armed for Battle x2

Conditions:
Spurred to Battle x4
Retribution x3
Goblin Hordes

Notes:
The strategy is to strike hard every turn late in the game. Build up Spurred to Battle conditions, play an Orc Artisan or two, use a Retribution plus Armed for Battle to pull Orc Spear weapons for more twilight to bomb the opponent with Ordnance Grunt trolls from the discard pile.
It may make more sense to remove the Cave Troll of Moria, Savage Menace to add another Isengard Underling, Armed for Battle, or Ordnance Grunt instead. Although if you can pull it with Goblin Hordes, you can exert the Grunts and other minions to get it out for nothing.

I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

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