Saruman's Ambition (1C133)

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Saruman's Ambition (1C133) is a Isengard Condition from the Fellowship of the Ring set.

Collection Info
Title Saruman's Ambition
Unique No
Collectible Yes
Set 1 - The Fellowship of the Ring
Rarity C - Common
Card Number 133
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Isengard
Side Shadow
Card Type Condition
Twilight Cost 0
Game Text The twilight cost of your events is -1.

Skirmish: Discard this condition to make an Uruk-hai strength +2.

Lore “‘I did not expect you to show wisdom, even in your own behalf; but I gave you the chance of aiding me willingly, and so saving yourself much trouble and pain.'”
Translations
DE - German
Card Name Sarumans Ehrgeiz
Game Text Spiele diese Karte in deinen Unterstützungs-bereich. Die Zwielichtkosten deiner Ereignisse reduzieren sich um 1. Kampf Lege diesen Effekt ab, um einem Uruk-hai Stärke +2 zu geben.
Lore "Ich habe nicht erwartet, dass du Weisheit erkennen lassen würdest... doch habe ich dir die Möglichkeit geboten, mir freiwillig zu helfen und dir damit viel Ärger und Pein zu ersparen.“
ES - Spanish
Card Name La Ambición de Saruman
Game Text El coste de penumbra de tus eventos es -1. Escaramuza: Descarta esta condición para dar fuerza +2 a un Uruk-hai.
Lore “No esperé que mostraras mucha sabiduría, ni aun para tu propio beneficio, pero te di la posibilidad de que me ayudaras por tu propia voluntad, evitándote así dificultades y sinsabores.”
FR - French
Card Name L'Ambition de Saroumane
Game Text Le coût crépusculaire de vos événements est de -1. Combat : Défaussez cette situation pour donner à un Ourouk-Haï +2 en force.
Lore “‘Je ne m'attendais pas que vous fissiez preuve de sagesse, fût-ce à votre propre avantage ; mais je vous donnais la chance de m'aider de plein gré et de vous éviter ainsi beaucoup d'ennuis et de souffrance.'”
IT - Italian
Card Name Ambizione di Saruman
Game Text Sottrai -1 al costo crepuscolo dei tuoi eventi .

Schermaglia: Scarta questa condizione per aggiungere +2 alla forza di un Uruk-hai.

Lore “‘Non mi aspettavo saggezza da parte tua, neppure nel tuo stesso interesse; ma ti ho dato l'opportunità di aiutarmi volontariamente, risparmiando in tal modo a te stesso inquietudine e sofferenze.'”
PL - Polish
PT - Portuguese
ZH - Chinese


Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN01S133.0
TLHH ID LOTR01133
GEMP ID 1_133
LOTRO Hex ID 45 2C F4
LOTRO Image ID 01_133


Strategy[edit]

Saruman's Ambition is a potent [isengard] card that is seen in most [isengard] uruk decks, and is sometimes used in other [isengard] or uruk decks besides. It is extremely versatile - a free condition with no spotting requirements that has two functions. The first effect is useful for cheapening more expensive [isengard] events (Such as Beyond the Height of Men, Hunt them Down, Fires and Foul Fumes or Where has Grima Stowed it?), or simply for making the inexpensive ones free (Such as Lurtz's Battle Cry, One of You Must Do This, The Trees are Strong or Men Will Fall) as free events are always desirable for the shadow player. It also counteracts any effects that make shadow events more expensive, such as Dauntless Hunter, or Fearing the Worst against Search cards.

The second effect of Saruman's Ambition essentially allows it to serve as an extra strength boost for uruks. This is very useful in Fellowship block, as cards like Bred for Battle are not always reliable, but also because Saruman's Ambition does not clog up your hand, but instead remains on the table until the opportune moment. Multiple copies are especially deadly, as they can all be used at once for an overwhelm.

The final advantage of Saruman's Ambition is that it is not as easily discarded as some other conditions. In Fellowship Block, the most common cause of discard is Secret Sentinels, but against uruk decks, there will be no orc to spot, so the card will only get rid of one condition. On top of this, Saruman's Ambition does not, at first glance, seem like a huge threat, so your opponent may opt to discard something else instead (Such as Worry or Uruk-hai Rampage).

Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]

Strong Versus...[edit]

  • Decks with no condition discard.
  • Companions in general (Will help beat/overwhelm in a skirmish)
  • Choke decks (Is free and makes [isengard] events cheaper)

Weak Versus...[edit]

  • Effects that make conditions more expensive (Dauntless Hunter)
  • Faramir, Son of Denethor (blocks you from using any skirmish special ability during his skirmishes).


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