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	~~__NOTOC__~~		#REDIRECT [[Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68)]]

	~~{{NavBar\|Set\|Left\|Right}}~~

	~~{{LegacyCardInfoBox~~
	~~\| SetNum=03~~
	~~\| CardNum=068~~
	~~\| SetName=Realms of the Elf-lords~~
	~~\| Side=Shadow~~
	~~\| Culture=Isengard~~
	~~\| Twilight=4~~
	~~\| FullCardType=Minion • Wizard~~
	~~\| Stat1Name=Strength~~
	~~\| Stat1=8~~
	~~\| Stat2Name=Vitality~~
	~~\| Stat2=4~~
	~~\| Stat3Name=Site~~
	~~\| Stat3=4~~
	\| GameText=Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.
	~~\| Rarity=R~~
	~~\| Notes=Lists: EXL, MXL~~
	}}

	~~= General Strategy =~~

	~~Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is~~ [[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.

	~~KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with~~ Saruman ~~in play~~, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.
	Be sure to only use KoI’s wound prevention to prevent uruks from dying (Unless they need vitality to exert) as many Fellowships have surprise wounding with PATHS and Bow of the Galadhrim, and it’s important you keep Saruman’s vitality available to deal with these surprise wounds when they arrive.
	~~The best counters to KoI are Foul Creation and Betrayal~~ of Isengard.

	~~= Strengths and Weaknesses =~~

	~~=== Strong Versus... ===~~

	* Archery
	* Hobbit decks

	~~=== Weak Versus... ===~~

	* Maneuver wounding

	~~= Extra Information =~~
	~~== Other Versions of Saruman ==~~

	* [[lotr00011\|Servant of the Eye (P)]]
	* [[lotr00095\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)]]
	* [[lotr00104\|Of Many Colours (P)]]
	* [[lotr00d20\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)]]
	* [[lotr03069\|Servant of the Eye]]
	* [[lotr04033\|Rabble-rouser]]
	* [[lotr04173\|Black Traitor]]
	* [[lotr04173t\|Black Traitor (T)]]
	* [[lotr05056\|Master of Foul Folk]]
	* [[lotr12054\|Of Many Colours]]
	* [[lotr12054t\|Of Many Colours (T)]]
	* [[lotr12144\|Agent of the Dark Lord]]
	* [[lotr17037\|Instigator of Insurrection]]
	* [[lotr17038\|Servant of Sauron]]
	* [[lotr17048\|Coldly Still]]
	* [[lotr17115\|Curunir]]
	* [[lotr17116\|Master of the White Hand]]

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	\|SetNum=03		\| SetNum=03
	\|CardNum=068		\| CardNum=068
	\| SetName=Realms of the Elf-lords		\| SetName=Realms of the Elf-lords
	\|Side=Shadow		\| Side=Shadow
	\| Culture=Isengard		\| Culture=Isengard
	\|Twilight=4		\| Twilight=4
	\| FullCardType=Minion ~~~~ Wizard		\| FullCardType=Minion • Wizard
	\| Stat1Name=Strength		\| Stat1Name=Strength
	\|Stat1=8		\| Stat1=8
	\| Stat2Name=Vitality		\| Stat2Name=Vitality
	\|Stat2=4		\| Stat2=4
	\| Stat3Name=Site		\| Stat3Name=Site
	\|Stat3=4		\| Stat3=4
	\| GameText=Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.		\| GameText=Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.
	\| Rarity=R		\| Rarity=R
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	= General Strategy =		= General Strategy =

	Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is[[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.		Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is [[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.

	KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with Saruman in play, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.		KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with Saruman in play, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.
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	== Other Versions of Saruman ==		== Other Versions of Saruman ==

	[[lotr00011\|Servant of the Eye (P)]]		* [[lotr00011\|Servant of the Eye (P)]]
	[[lotr00095\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)]]		* [[lotr00095\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)]]
	[[lotr00104\|Of Many Colours (P)]]		* [[lotr00104\|Of Many Colours (P)]]
	[[~~lotr00D20~~\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)]]		* [[lotr00d20\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)]]
	[[lotr03069\|Servant of the Eye]]		* [[lotr03069\|Servant of the Eye]]
	[[lotr04033\|Rabble-rouser]]		* [[lotr04033\|Rabble-rouser]]
	[[lotr04173\|Black Traitor]]		* [[lotr04173\|Black Traitor]]
	[[~~lotr04173T~~\|Black Traitor (T)]]		* [[lotr04173t\|Black Traitor (T)]]
	[[lotr05056\|Master of Foul Folk]]		* [[lotr05056\|Master of Foul Folk]]
	[[lotr12054\|Of Many Colours]]		* [[lotr12054\|Of Many Colours]]
	[[~~lotr12054T~~\|Of Many Colours (T)]]		* [[lotr12054t\|Of Many Colours (T)]]
	[[lotr12144\|Agent of the Dark Lord]]		* [[lotr12144\|Agent of the Dark Lord]]
	[[lotr17037\|Instigator of Insurrection]]		* [[lotr17037\|Instigator of Insurrection]]
	[[lotr17038\|Servant of Sauron]]		* [[lotr17038\|Servant of Sauron]]
	[[lotr17048\|Coldly Still]]		* [[lotr17048\|Coldly Still]]
	[[lotr17115\|Curunir]]		* [[lotr17115\|Curunir]]
	[[lotr17116\|Master of the White Hand]]		* [[lotr17116\|Master of the White Hand]]

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	~~====== Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68) ======~~		__NOTOC__
	~~{{description>Full card information and wiki for Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68) from LotR TCG}}~~
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	~~<WRAP 500px db rightalign>[[lotr03068\|~~{{~~cards:lotr03068.jpg~~\|~~Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68) Card Image}}]]</WRAP>~~		{{LegacyCardInfoBox
	~~<WRAP 480px db2 leftalign>~~		\|SetNum=03
	\| ~~Set:\|~~ Realms of the Elf-lords\|		\|CardNum=068
	\| ~~[[Kinds_of_Cards\|Kind]]:\|~~ Shadow\|		\| SetName=Realms of the Elf-lords
	\| Culture~~:\| [[~~Isengard ~~Culture\|Isengard]]\|~~		\|Side=Shadow
	~~\| [[Twilight Cost~~\|Twilight~~]]:\|~~ 4\|		\| Culture=Isengard
	\| ~~Card Type:\|~~ Minion Wizard\|		\|Twilight=4
	\| Strength:\| 8\|		\| FullCardType=Minion Wizard
	\| Vitality:\| 4\|		\| Stat1Name=Strength
	\| Site:\| 4\|		\|Stat1=8
	\| ~~Game Text:\|~~ Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.\|		\| Stat2Name=Vitality
	\| Rarity:\| R\|		\|Stat2=4
	\| Notes:\| Lists: EXL, MXL\|		\| Stat3Name=Site
	~~</WRAP>~~		\|Stat3=4
			\| GameText=Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.
			\| Rarity=R
			\| Notes=Lists: EXL, MXL
			}}

	~~</WRAP></WRAP>~~		= General Strategy =
	~~<WRAP clear></WRAP>~~
	<WRAP dnote>The information presented above about LoTR TCG, both literal and graphical, is copyrighted by Decipher Inc. This website is not produced, endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Decipher.</WRAP>

			Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is[[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.
	~~====== Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68) Wiki ======~~

	~~===== General Strategy =====~~

	Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is [[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.

	KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with Saruman in play, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.		KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with Saruman in play, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.
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	The best counters to KoI are Foul Creation and Betrayal of Isengard.		The best counters to KoI are Foul Creation and Betrayal of Isengard.

	~~====~~= Strengths and Weaknesses ~~====~~=		= Strengths and Weaknesses =

	=== Strong Versus... ===		=== Strong Versus... ===

	* Archery		* Archery
	* Hobbit decks		* Hobbit decks

	=== Weak Versus... ===		=== Weak Versus... ===

	* Maneuver wounding		* Maneuver wounding

	~~====~~= Extra Information ~~====~~=		= Extra Information =
	==== Other Versions of Saruman ====		== Other Versions of Saruman ==

	[[:lotr00011~~\|{{thumbs:lotr00011.jpg~~\|Servant of the Eye (P)}}]] [[:lotr00095~~\|{{thumbs:lotr00095.jpg~~\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)}}]] [[:lotr00104~~\|{{thumbs:lotr00104.jpg~~\|Of Many Colours (P)}}]] [[~~:lotr00D20\|{{thumbs:~~lotr00D20~~.jpg~~\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)}}]] [[:lotr03069~~\|{{thumbs:lotr03069.jpg~~\|Servant of the Eye}}]] [[~~:lotr04033\|{{thumbs:~~lotr04033~~.jpg~~\|Rabble-rouser}}]] [[~~:lotr04173\|{{thumbs:~~lotr04173~~.jpg~~\|Black Traitor}}]] [[~~:lotr04173T\|{{thumbs:~~lotr04173T~~.jpg~~\|Black Traitor (T)}}]] [[~~:lotr05056\|{{thumbs:~~lotr05056~~.jpg~~\|Master of Foul Folk}}]] [[:lotr12054~~\|{{thumbs:lotr12054.jpg~~\|Of Many Colours}}]] [[:lotr12054T~~\|{{thumbs:lotr12054T.jpg~~\|Of Many Colours (T)}}]] [[:lotr12144~~\|{{thumbs:lotr12144.jpg~~\|Agent of the Dark Lord}}]] [[~~:lotr17037\|{{thumbs:~~lotr17037~~.jpg~~\|Instigator of Insurrection}}]] [[:lotr17038~~\|{{thumbs:lotr17038.jpg~~\|Servant of Sauron}}]] [[~~:lotr17048\|{{thumbs:~~lotr17048~~.jpg~~\|Coldly Still}}]] [[~~:lotr17115\|{{thumbs:~~lotr17115~~.jpg~~\|Curunir}}]] [[~~:lotr17116\|{{thumbs:~~lotr17116~~.jpg~~\|Master of the White Hand}}]]		[[lotr00011\|Servant of the Eye (P)]]
			[[lotr00095\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)]]
			[[lotr00104\|Of Many Colours (P)]]
			[[lotr00D20\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)]]
			[[lotr03069\|Servant of the Eye]]
			[[lotr04033\|Rabble-rouser]]
			[[lotr04173\|Black Traitor]]
			[[lotr04173T\|Black Traitor (T)]]
			[[lotr05056\|Master of Foul Folk]]
			[[lotr12054\|Of Many Colours]]
			[[lotr12054T\|Of Many Colours (T)]]
			[[lotr12144\|Agent of the Dark Lord]]
			[[lotr17037\|Instigator of Insurrection]]
			[[lotr17038\|Servant of Sauron]]
			[[lotr17048\|Coldly Still]]
			[[lotr17115\|Curunir]]
			[[lotr17116\|Master of the White Hand]]

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| Set:| Realms of the Elf-lords|
| [[Kinds_of_Cards|Kind]]:| Shadow|
| Culture:| [[Isengard Culture|Isengard]]|
| [[Twilight Cost|Twilight]]:| 4|
| Card Type:| Minion  Wizard|
| Strength:| 8|
| Vitality:| 4|
| Site:| 4|
| Game Text:| Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.|
| Rarity:| R|
| Notes:| Lists: EXL, MXL|
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====== Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68) Wiki ======

===== General Strategy =====

Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is [[X-list|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.

KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with Saruman in play, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.
Be sure to only use KoI’s wound prevention to prevent uruks from dying (Unless they need vitality to exert) as many Fellowships have surprise wounding with PATHS and Bow of the Galadhrim, and it’s important you keep Saruman’s vitality available to deal with these surprise wounds when they arrive.
The best counters to KoI are Foul Creation and Betrayal of Isengard.

===== Strengths and Weaknesses =====

=== Strong Versus... ===

* Archery
* Hobbit decks

=== Weak Versus... ===

* Maneuver wounding

===== Extra Information =====
==== Other Versions of Saruman ====

[[:lotr00011|{{thumbs:lotr00011.jpg|Servant of the Eye (P)}}]] [[:lotr00095|{{thumbs:lotr00095.jpg|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)}}]] [[:lotr00104|{{thumbs:lotr00104.jpg|Of Many Colours (P)}}]] [[:lotr00D20|{{thumbs:lotr00D20.jpg|Many-coloured Wizard (D)}}]] [[:lotr03069|{{thumbs:lotr03069.jpg|Servant of the Eye}}]] [[:lotr04033|{{thumbs:lotr04033.jpg|Rabble-rouser}}]] [[:lotr04173|{{thumbs:lotr04173.jpg|Black Traitor}}]] [[:lotr04173T|{{thumbs:lotr04173T.jpg|Black Traitor (T)}}]] [[:lotr05056|{{thumbs:lotr05056.jpg|Master of Foul Folk}}]] [[:lotr12054|{{thumbs:lotr12054.jpg|Of Many Colours}}]] [[:lotr12054T|{{thumbs:lotr12054T.jpg|Of Many Colours (T)}}]] [[:lotr12144|{{thumbs:lotr12144.jpg|Agent of the Dark Lord}}]] [[:lotr17037|{{thumbs:lotr17037.jpg|Instigator of Insurrection}}]] [[:lotr17038|{{thumbs:lotr17038.jpg|Servant of Sauron}}]] [[:lotr17048|{{thumbs:lotr17048.jpg|Coldly Still}}]] [[:lotr17115|{{thumbs:lotr17115.jpg|Curunir}}]] [[:lotr17116|{{thumbs:lotr17116.jpg|Master of the White Hand}}]]

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	~~__NOTOC__~~		#REDIRECT [[Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68)]]

	~~{{NavBar\|Set\|Left\|Right}}~~

	~~{{LegacyCardInfoBox~~
	~~\| SetNum=03~~
	~~\| CardNum=068~~
	~~\| SetName=Realms of the Elf-lords~~
	~~\| Side=Shadow~~
	~~\| Culture=Isengard~~
	~~\| Twilight=4~~
	~~\| FullCardType=Minion • Wizard~~
	~~\| Stat1Name=Strength~~
	~~\| Stat1=8~~
	~~\| Stat2Name=Vitality~~
	~~\| Stat2=4~~
	~~\| Stat3Name=Site~~
	~~\| Stat3=4~~
	\| GameText=Saruman may not take wounds during the archery phase and may not be assigned to a skirmish. Uruk-hai are fierce. Response: If an Uruk-hai is about to take a wound, exert Saruman to prevent that wound.
	~~\| Rarity=R~~
	~~\| Notes=Lists: EXL, MXL~~
	}}

	~~= General Strategy =~~

	~~Saruman, KoI is the keystone minion of most uruk decks in Fellowship Block, and, due to his immense power, is~~ [[X-list\|x-listed]] in all other formats, save open. KoI’s ability to make any and all uruks fierce is extremely powerful, as uruks will go from inflicting 2 wounds to 4 wounds a turn (Assuming they win their skirmishes). He can also absorb any 3 wounds that would otherwise be dealt to uruks, thus protecting against directed archery and allowing them to safely get through the archery phase. Furthermore, he helps uruks survive skirmish wounding and makes it very difficult to double move.

	~~KoI has a natural synergy with Uruk Ravager, who is effectively cheaper with~~ Saruman ~~in play~~, allowing you to drop several uruks with Saruman at a site. Cheap uruks in general go well with this Saruman, as the stronger ones are too expensive and have more vitality anyway. You will then need many pumps and support cards to ensure these uruks can win skirmishes. Some examples are Savagery to Match their Numbers and Saruman's Ambition.
	Be sure to only use KoI’s wound prevention to prevent uruks from dying (Unless they need vitality to exert) as many Fellowships have surprise wounding with PATHS and Bow of the Galadhrim, and it’s important you keep Saruman’s vitality available to deal with these surprise wounds when they arrive.
	~~The best counters to KoI are Foul Creation and Betrayal~~ of Isengard.

	~~= Strengths and Weaknesses =~~

	~~=== Strong Versus... ===~~

	* Archery
	* Hobbit decks

	~~=== Weak Versus... ===~~

	* Maneuver wounding

	~~= Extra Information =~~
	~~== Other Versions of Saruman ==~~

	* [[lotr00011\|Servant of the Eye (P)]]
	* [[lotr00095\|Agent of the Dark Lord (P)]]
	* [[lotr00104\|Of Many Colours (P)]]
	* [[lotr00d20\|Many-coloured Wizard (D)]]
	* [[lotr03069\|Servant of the Eye]]
	* [[lotr04033\|Rabble-rouser]]
	* [[lotr04173\|Black Traitor]]
	* [[lotr04173t\|Black Traitor (T)]]
	* [[lotr05056\|Master of Foul Folk]]
	* [[lotr12054\|Of Many Colours]]
	* [[lotr12054t\|Of Many Colours (T)]]
	* [[lotr12144\|Agent of the Dark Lord]]
	* [[lotr17037\|Instigator of Insurrection]]
	* [[lotr17038\|Servant of Sauron]]
	* [[lotr17048\|Coldly Still]]
	* [[lotr17115\|Curunir]]
	* [[lotr17116\|Master of the White Hand]]