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|SetNum=01
| Set:| The Fellowship of the Ring|
|CardNum=243
| [[Kinds_of_Cards|Kind]]:| Shadow|
| SetName=The Fellowship of the Ring
| Culture:| [[Sauron Culture|Sauron]]|
|Side=Shadow
| [[Twilight Cost|Twilight]]:| 2|
| Culture=Sauron
| Card Type:| Event|
|Twilight=2
| Game Text:| Maneuver: If the total number of burdens and companions in the dead pile is at least 12, spot a ![SAURON] Orc to corrupt the Ring-bearer.|
| FullCardType=Event
| Lore:| //"'The Nameless Enemy has arisen again. Smoke rises once more from Orodruin that we call Mount Doom.'"//|
| GameText=Maneuver: If the total number of burdens and companions in the dead pile is at least 12, spot a[SAURON] Orc to corrupt the Ring-bearer.
| Rarity:| R|
| Lore=''"'The Nameless Enemy has arisen again. Smoke rises once more from Orodruin that we call Mount Doom.'"''
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| Rarity=R
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= General Strategy =
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A "winner takes all" event, Despair creates an instant win when certain conditions are met by the Shadow player. Despair requires[2] twilight in the Maneuver phase, a[Sauron] Orc in play, and a combination of twelve burdens or companions in the dead pile. In theory, the event sounds reasonable enough--such a complete attack should have the opponent against the ropes. In practice, the card is not very playable. While the[2] twilight and Orc are easy enough spotting requirements, the combination of burdens and dead companions is remarkably high at 12. At even numbers, 6 burdens and 6 companions in the dead pile suggests the Shadow player is already incredibly close to winning the game in most cases. In fact, many decks--particularly in Fellowship Block format--do not contain more than 5 companions in total, meaning the Shadow player would need eight burdens and the four companions killed.


====== Despair (1R243) Wiki ======
= Strengths and Weaknesses =
 
===== General Strategy =====
 
A "winner takes all" event, Despair creates an instant win when certain !conditions are met by the !Shadow player. Despair requires [2] !twilight in the Maneuver phase, a [Sauron] Orc in play, and a combination of twelve burdens or companions in the dead pile. In theory, the !event sounds reasonable enough--such a complete attack should have the opponent against the ropes. In practice, the card is not very playable. While the [2] twilight and Orc are easy enough spotting requirements, the combination of burdens and dead companions is remarkably high at 12. At even numbers, 6 burdens and 6 companions in the dead pile suggests the !Shadow player is already incredibly close to winning the game in most cases. In fact, many decks--particularly in Fellowship Block format--do not contain more than 5 companions in total, meaning the !Shadow player would need eight burdens and the four companions killed.
 
===== Strengths and Weaknesses =====


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


  * Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul can spot burdens to weaken or kill companions
* Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul can spot burdens to weaken or kill companions
  * Desperate Defense of the Ring, Thin and Stretched, and The Ring Is Mine are solid [Sauron] burden cards
* Desperate Defense of the Ring, Thin and Stretched, and The Ring Is Mine are solid[Sauron] burden cards


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


  * Hand clog early in the game
* Hand clog early in the game
  * Incredibly situational
* Incredibly situational
  * Alternate Ring-Bearers are often corrupted long before the card can be played
* Alternate Ring-Bearers are often corrupted long before the card can be played

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Set: The Fellowship of the Ring
Kind: Shadow
Culture: Sauron
Twilight: 2
Card Type: Event
Game Text: Maneuver: If the total number of burdens and companions in the dead pile is at least 12, spot a[SAURON] Orc to corrupt the Ring-bearer.
Lore: "'The Nameless Enemy has arisen again. Smoke rises once more from Orodruin that we call Mount Doom.'"
Rarity: R




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.

General Strategy

A "winner takes all" event, Despair creates an instant win when certain conditions are met by the Shadow player. Despair requires[2] twilight in the Maneuver phase, a[Sauron] Orc in play, and a combination of twelve burdens or companions in the dead pile. In theory, the event sounds reasonable enough--such a complete attack should have the opponent against the ropes. In practice, the card is not very playable. While the[2] twilight and Orc are easy enough spotting requirements, the combination of burdens and dead companions is remarkably high at 12. At even numbers, 6 burdens and 6 companions in the dead pile suggests the Shadow player is already incredibly close to winning the game in most cases. In fact, many decks--particularly in Fellowship Block format--do not contain more than 5 companions in total, meaning the Shadow player would need eight burdens and the four companions killed.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strong Versus...

  • Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul can spot burdens to weaken or kill companions
  • Desperate Defense of the Ring, Thin and Stretched, and The Ring Is Mine are solid[Sauron] burden cards

Weak Versus...

  • Hand clog early in the game
  • Incredibly situational
  • Alternate Ring-Bearers are often corrupted long before the card can be played
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