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Middle-Earth => Lothlórien => Expanded => Topic started by: wrigh516 on September 16, 2025, 08:35:37 PM

Title: Raider Corsairs - Shadow (Expanded)
Post by: wrigh516 on September 16, 2025, 08:35:37 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.
The decks are split into free peoples and shadow sides, all interchangeable at 35 (36 as I added more cycling and discard decks) cards each.  There are some obvious drawbacks to doing it this way, but it is 100% worth it to allow mixing/matching.  It allows enough combinations to keep each game unique and interesting.  The idea is to have thematic and fun strategies while maintaining a balance.  These are built with physical cards, so any in the $150+ range are not always going to make it in due to the costs and to maintain balance among the decks.  I follow the Expanded format and rules before errata, but some decks might also fit into other formats.  This is one of those decks:

[Raider] Raider Corsairs - Shadow (Expanded)
This is the typical Corsair swarm strategy fitted for 35 cards.

Minions:
Castamir of Umbar x4
Corsair Marauder x4
Corsair Ruffian x2
Corsair Plunderer x4
Corsair Boatswain x3
Corsair Lookout x4

Possessions:
Black Sails of Umbar x4
Corsair War Galley x3
Ships of Great Draught x2
Raider Halberd x2

Events:
Wind That Sped Ships x2
Fierce in Despair x2


I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.