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Witch-king of Angmar
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Witch-king of Angmar

{3}{B}{B}

Legendary Creature — Wraith Noble

Flying

Whenever one or more creatures deal combat damage to you, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice that dealt combat damage to you this turn. The Ring tempts you.

Discard a card: Witch-king of Angmar gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap him.

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Flying
Set
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR #114)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2023-06-23
Artist
Anato Finnstark
EDHREC rank
#2,775
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.62
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 62

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin+Hullbreaker Horror+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm count
Cryptcaller Chariot+Kindred Discovery+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite tapped creature tokens
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+Glint-Horn Buccaneer+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersNear-infinite card drawNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lootingNear-infinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Containment Construct+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Magar of the Magic Strings+Rise of the Eldrazi+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{R}
Infinite turnsLock
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Necropotence+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Containment Construct+Starving Revenant+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Toluz, Clever Conductor+Feast of Sanity+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Necropotence+Feast of Sanity+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Necropotence+Starving Revenant+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner+Lyla, Holographic Assistant+Sage of Hours+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}
LockNear-infinite turns
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Lich's Mastery+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
Evolution Witness+Thran Vigil+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Toluz, Clever Conductor+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur+Curator of Mysteries+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Parallel Lives+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite turnsLock
Sage of Hours+The Ten Rings+Witch-king of Angmar+Iron Man, Armored Avenger
{U}{B}
LockNear-infinite turns
Disa the Restless+Cloudstone Curio+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite self-discard triggers
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Witch-king of Angmar+Elspeth, Storm Slayer
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Mondrak, Glory Dominus+Witch-king of Angmar
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Xorn+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Doubling Season+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Witch-king of Angmar+Bard, King of Dale
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite turnsLock
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine+Ovalchase Daredevil+Skeleton Crew+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Necropotence+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Mondrak, Glory Dominus+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Slogurk, the Overslime+Primal Prayers+Decoction Module+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm count
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Containment Construct+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Sage of Hours+The Ten Rings+Witch-king of Angmar+Lyla, Holographic Assistant
{U}{B}
LockNear-infinite turns
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Parallel Lives+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Containment Construct+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization+Turntimber Sower+Earthcraft+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana basic lands you control can produceInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite untap of basic lands you control
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Jolene, the Plunder Queen+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine+Ovalchase Daredevil+Tormod, the Desecrator+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
Slogurk, the Overslime+Primal Prayers+Guide of Souls+Witch-king of Angmar
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm count
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Primal Vigor+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Sage of Hours+The Ten Rings+Witch-king of Angmar+Stark's Ingenuity
{U}{B}
LockNear-infinite turns
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Adrix and Nev, Twincasters+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite turnsLock
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Anointed Procession+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Toluz, Clever Conductor+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Ovalchase Daredevil+Chalk Outline+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{G}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokensInfinite creature tokensInfinite self-discard triggers
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine+Ovalchase Daredevil+Bone Miser+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Necropotence+Horizon Chimera+Witch-king of Angmar
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Anointed Procession+Witch-king of Angmar
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
Ovalchase Daredevil+Kheru Goldkeeper+Witch-king of Angmar
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
Slogurk, the Overslime+Primal Prayers+Aetherstorm Roc+Witch-king of Angmar
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm count
Osgir, the Reconstructor+Karn, the Great Creator+Ugin's Nexus+Kaya, Geist Hunter+Witch-king of Angmar
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
Mary Read and Anne Bonny+Gilded Assault Cart+Witch-king of Angmar+Exalted Sunborn
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
Ketramose, the New Dawn+Toluz, Clever Conductor+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Witch-king of Angmar
{W}{U}{B}
Exile your libraryInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss

Showing the 50 most played of 62.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Call of the Ring 78 %+75.7 %
  2. Nazgûl 74 %+73.0 %
  3. Ringwraiths 58 %+57.1 %
  4. Claim the Precious 49 %+48.3 %
  5. Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin 47 %+46.3 %
  6. Sam's Desperate Rescue 45 %+44.1 %
  7. Sauron, the Necromancer 44 %+44.1 %
  8. One Ring to Rule Them All 43 %+42.3 %
  9. Nazgûl Battle-Mace 43 %+42.1 %
  10. Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress 45 %+41.6 %
  11. Gollum, Patient Plotter 38 %+36.8 %
  12. The One Ring 44 %+34.7 %
  13. Barad-dûr 38 %+34.7 %
  14. Archfiend of Ifnir 36 %+34.2 %
  15. Big Game Hunter 33 %+31.3 %
  16. Shadowspear 34 %+30.2 %
  17. Shadowgrange Archfiend 30 %+28.1 %
  18. Inherited Envelope 28 %+27.8 %
  19. Call to the Netherworld 27 %+25.6 %
  20. The Black Gate 29 %+25.2 %
  21. Archon of Cruelty 31 %+25.0 %
  22. Voracious Fell Beast 26 %+24.8 %
  23. Reanimate 66 %+24.7 %
  24. Palantír of Orthanc 25 %+23.1 %
  25. Night's Whisper 48 %+22.3 %
  26. Orcish Bowmasters 34 %+20.9 %
  27. Bone Miser 23 %+20.7 %
  28. Fell Beast of Mordor 21 %+20.3 %
  29. The Black Breath 20 %+19.3 %
  30. Animate Dead 36 %+18.9 %
  31. Dark Withering 19 %+18.9 %
  32. No Mercy 26 %+18.9 %
  33. Sheoldred, Whispering One 30 %+18.6 %
  34. Persist 22 %+17.9 %
  35. Shadow of the Enemy 18 %+17.6 %
  36. Nasty End 20 %+17.3 %
  37. Troll of Khazad-dûm 20 %+17.1 %
  38. Living Death 27 %+16.6 %
  39. Decree of Pain 21 %+16.6 %
  40. Haakon, Stromgald Scourge 17 %+16.4 %
  41. Whip of Erebos 27 %+16.1 %
  42. Phyrexian Arena 55 %+15.4 %
  43. Uruk-hai Berserker 16 %+15.3 %
  44. Echoing Return 18 %+15.0 %
  45. Damnation 35 %+14.9 %
  46. Black Market Connections 40 %+14.9 %
  47. Monument to Endurance 16 %+14.4 %
  48. Phyrexian Obliterator 25 %+14.2 %
  49. Morgul-Knife Wound 14 %+14.1 %
  50. Gollum's Bite 14 %+13.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 95 %-0.1 %
  2. Sol Ring 89 %+3.7 %
  3. Call of the Ring 78 %+75.7 %
  4. Nazgûl 74 %+73.0 %
  5. Jet Medallion 71 %+9.3 %
  6. Dark Ritual 67 %-0.7 %
  7. Reanimate 66 %+24.7 %
  8. Arcane Signet 64 %+2.4 %
  9. Cabal Coffers 63 %+8.2 %
  10. Feed the Swarm 62 %+11.3 %
  11. Ringwraiths 58 %+57.1 %
  12. Crypt Ghast 56 %+9.6 %
  13. Bojuka Bog 55 %+7.7 %
  14. Phyrexian Arena 55 %+15.4 %
  15. Gray Merchant of Asphodel 52 %+2.1 %
  16. Claim the Precious 49 %+48.3 %
  17. Night's Whisper 48 %+22.3 %
  18. Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin 47 %+46.3 %
  19. Sam's Desperate Rescue 45 %+44.1 %
  20. Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth 45 %+7.2 %
  21. Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress 45 %+41.6 %
  22. Sauron, the Necromancer 44 %+44.1 %
  23. The One Ring 44 %+34.7 %
  24. One Ring to Rule Them All 43 %+42.3 %
  25. Nazgûl Battle-Mace 43 %+42.1 %
  26. Sign in Blood 42 %+7.6 %
  27. Victimize 42 %+13.5 %
  28. Black Market Connections 40 %+14.9 %
  29. Barad-dûr 38 %+34.7 %
  30. Gollum, Patient Plotter 38 %+36.8 %
  31. Mind Stone 38 %+10.1 %
  32. Toxic Deluge 37 %+0.6 %
  33. Lightning Greaves 37 %+3.1 %
  34. Animate Dead 36 %+18.9 %
  35. Archfiend of Ifnir 36 %+34.2 %
  36. Defile 36 %+1.5 %
  37. Withering Torment 35 %+2.8 %
  38. Damnation 35 %+14.9 %
  39. Shadowspear 34 %+30.2 %
  40. Orcish Bowmasters 34 %+20.9 %
  41. Big Game Hunter 33 %+31.3 %
  42. Cabal Stronghold 33 %-0.7 %
  43. Go for the Throat 32 %+9.1 %
  44. Archon of Cruelty 31 %+25.0 %
  45. Swiftfoot Boots 30 %-1.1 %
  46. Malakir Rebirth 30 %+6.3 %
  47. Malakir Rebirth 30 %+6.3 %
  48. Sheoldred, Whispering One 30 %+18.6 %
  49. Massacre Wurm 30 %+12.4 %
  50. Shadowgrange Archfiend 30 %+28.1 %

Format legality

Rulings

  • 2023-06-16

    As the Ring tempts you, you get an emblem named The Ring if you don't have one. Then your emblem gains its next ability and you choose a creature you control to become (or remain) your Ring-bearer.

  • 2023-06-16

    Each player can have only one emblem named The Ring and only one Ring-bearer at a time.

  • 2023-06-16

    Each time the Ring tempts you, you must choose a creature if you control one.

  • 2023-06-16

    If the creature you choose as your Ring-bearer was already your Ring-bearer, that still counts as choosing that creature as your Ring-bearer for the purpose of abilities that trigger "whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer" or abilities that care about which creature was chosen as your Ring-bearer.

  • 2023-06-16

    Some spells and abilities that cause the Ring to tempt you may require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. The Ring won't tempt you.

  • 2023-06-16

    The Ring can tempt you even if you don't control a creature. In this case, abilities that trigger "whenever the Ring tempts you" will still trigger.

  • 2023-06-16

    The Ring gains its abilities in order from top to bottom. Once it gains an ability, it has that ability for the rest of the game.

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