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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

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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

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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.

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Expanded / Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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

Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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.

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Expanded / Moria Swarm - Shadow (Expanded)

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

Moria Swarm - Shadow (Expanded)

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.

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Expanded / Wraith Enduring - Shadow (Expanded)

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

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 would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

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Expanded / Gandalf Ent Horde - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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

Gandalf Ent Horde - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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 would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.

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Expanded / Gondor Wraiths - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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

Gondor Wraiths - Free Peoples (Expanded)

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.

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Expanded / Orc Spurred to Battle - Shadow (Expanded)

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

Orc Spurred to Battle - Shadow (Expanded)

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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Expanded / Gollum Ninja - Shadow (Expanded)

« Last post by wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 07:45:06 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:

Gollum Ninja - Shadow (Expanded)
This one works best when paired with the Solo Smeagol shadow deck.

Minions:
Gollum, Dark as Darkness
Gollum, Vile Creature
Gollum, Hopeless
Gollum, Threatening Guide
Shelob, Her Ladyship x4

Possessions:
Web

Events:
Captured by the Ring x4
Sudden Strike x2
Horribly Strong x2
Unseen Foe x2

Conditions:
Slippery as Fishes x4
Fat One Wants It x2
Not This Time! x2
Plotting x2
Promise Keeping x2
Incited x2
They Stole It
Hidden Even From Her


I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.