This Mythic Rare card from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit Commander subset features the iconic antagonist Sauron with commanding gameplay mechanics.
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Hobbit • Commander
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Sauron, the Lidless Eye stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit Commander subset, designated as card number 37 within the HOC set code. Released in 2026, this Mythic Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror captures the essence of the Dark Lord with a mana cost of {3}{B}{R} and a power/toughness of 4/4. Collectors seeking to build competitive or thematic decks will appreciate the card's ability to seize control of an opponent's creature upon entering the battlefield, granting it haste and untapping it temporarily. The card's activated ability allows players to buff their own creatures while dealing damage to opponents, making it a pivotal piece for aggressive strategies. Designed by John Jude Palencar, the card features flavor text that reflects the character's authoritative nature. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this release offers a unique intersection of fantasy lore and strategic depth. Whether you are completing the Commander subset or expanding your collection of Mythic Rares, Sauron provides significant value through its versatile mechanics and high-rarity status within the set.
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Sauron, the Lidless Eye
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
John Jude Palencar
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror
4 / 4
B, R
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When Sauron enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains haste until end of turn. {1}{B}{R}: Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. Each opponent loses 2 life.
"Great Kings take what is their right."