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Sauron's Ransom

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Choose an opponent. They look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard. The Ring tempts you.

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CounterspellAn Offer You Can't RefuseDark Ritual Sauron's Ransom X-RAY TARGET · Sauron's Ransom

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CARD OVERVIEW

Sauron's Ransom

Choose an opponent. They look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard. The Ring tempts you.

TYPEInstant
MANA{1}{U}{B}
COLOR IDENTITYBU
PRINTINGPLTR · #225s
Sauron's RansomX-RAY TARGET
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What is Sauron's Ransom?

Choose an opponent. They look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard. The Ring tempts you.

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