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	Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|~~one~~-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.		Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|low-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.

	It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power According To His Stature}}.		It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power According To His Stature}}.

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	Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|one-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.		Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|one-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.

	It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power ~~Accroding~~ To His Stature}}.		It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power According To His Stature}}.

	One [[Fellowship Block]] variant uses {{Card\|Pass of Caradhras}} to set up {{Card\|Saruman's Snows}} in conjunction with {{Card\|Isengard Warrior}}, to prevent the Free Peoples player from using most types of activated abilities to defend against the swarm. This variant typically feigns a [[Hand Clog\|clogged hand]] and plays no minions until the [[bomb]] on site 4, aiming to swarm with 7-8 minions and leaving the Free Peoples player unable to use Archery or Skirmish abilities to counter, leaving only Maneuver actions (of which there are few). This is often deadly.		One [[Fellowship Block]] variant uses {{Card\|Pass of Caradhras}} to set up {{Card\|Saruman's Snows}} in conjunction with {{Card\|Isengard Warrior}}, to prevent the Free Peoples player from using most types of activated abilities to defend against the swarm. This variant typically feigns a [[Hand Clog\|clogged hand]] and plays no minions until the [[bomb]] on site 4, aiming to swarm with 7-8 minions and leaving the Free Peoples player unable to use Archery or Skirmish abilities to counter, leaving only Maneuver actions (of which there are few). This is often deadly.

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	Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|one-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.		Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment\|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight\|one-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C\|Moria}}, {{C\|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C\|Raider}}s, {{C\|Orc}}s, and/or {{C\|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding\|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C\|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card\|Hollin}} can help with the latter.

	It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power Accroding To His Stature}}. One [[Fellowship Block]] variant uses {{Card\|Pass of Caradhras}} to set up {{Card\|Saruman's Snows}}~~, sometimes~~ in conjunction with {{Card\|Isengard Warrior}}, to prevent the Free Peoples player from using ~~certain~~ types of activated ~~ability~~ to defend against the swarm.		It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation\|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card\|Power Accroding To His Stature}}.

			One [[Fellowship Block]] variant uses {{Card\|Pass of Caradhras}} to set up {{Card\|Saruman's Snows}} in conjunction with {{Card\|Isengard Warrior}}, to prevent the Free Peoples player from using most types of activated abilities to defend against the swarm. This variant typically feigns a [[Hand Clog\|clogged hand]] and plays no minions until the [[bomb]] on site 4, aiming to swarm with 7-8 minions and leaving the Free Peoples player unable to use Archery or Skirmish abilities to counter, leaving only Maneuver actions (of which there are few). This is often deadly.

	== Key Cards ==		== Key Cards ==

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Stupid Swarm is a very simple [[Shadow Alignment|Shadow]] deck that plays all [[Twilight|one-cost]] [[minion]]s with relatively low [[site number]]s, in the hopes of [[swarm]]ing the [[Free Peoples]] player, generally at [[site]] 4. This is a [[Rainbow]] shadow with minions from many [[culture]]s, and generally few other card types. Depending on the format, this can include {{C|Moria}}, {{C|Isengard}} [[orc]]s, {{C|Wraith}} [[orc]]s, {{C|Raider}}s, {{C|Orc}}s, and/or {{C|Men}}. [[Isenorcs]] in particular are useful because they contribute to the swarm but can also [[Direct Wounding|wound characters]] in the [[Regroup Phase]] if they survive. {{C|Sauron}} minions and [[Uruk-hai]] from any faction are rare due to their higher site numbers, although, in [[Fellowship Block]], {{Card|Hollin}} can help with the latter.

It's played in almost every [[format]], and while it's not strong and generally considered gimmicky, it is very straightforward and can occasionally catch opponents unawares. Like most swarm decks, it's generally vulnerable to [[Archery]], [[Defender]] +1 companions, [[Skirmish Cancellation|skirmish cancellation]] (especially in formats before [[Movie Block]]/[[King Block]]), [[overwhelm]] protection, large Fellowships, or swarm hate like {{Card|Power Accroding To His Stature}}. One [[Fellowship Block]] variant uses {{Card|Pass of Caradhras}} to set up {{Card|Saruman's Snows}}, sometimes in conjunction with {{Card|Isengard Warrior}}, to prevent the Free Peoples player from using certain types of activated ability to defend against the swarm.

== Key Cards ==

== Example Decklists ==

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