Deconstructing Mines of Moria Starter Decks

Just one week until the Mines of Moria starter decks release and we have a first look at how they are built. Each deck contains a 60 card preconstructed deck, 3 random rare cards, and a brand new rulebook to get you started in The Lord of the Rings™ Trading Card Game adventure, or to supplement your existing collection!

Here are the contents of each deck:

GANDALF/MORIA DECK

Ring-bearer
    Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
    The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Sites
    [1] Farmer Maggot's Fields
    [2] Trollshaw Forest
    [3] Frodo's Bedroom
    [4] Moria Lake
    [5] The Bridge of Khazad-dum
    [6] Dimrill Dale
    [7] Anduin Confluence
    [8] Shores of Nen Hithoel
    [9] Summit of Amon Hen

Free Peoples
    Gandalf, The Grey Pilgrim x2
    Merry, From O'er the Brandywine x2
    Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood x2
    Boromir, Son of Denethor x2
    Barliman Butterbur, Prancing Pony Proprietor
    Wizard Staff x2
    Hobbit Sword x2
    Strength of Spirit x3
    Intimidate x2
    Mysterious Wizard x2
    Stand Against Darkness
  * Swordarm of the White Tower x2
    Elendil's Valor

Shadow
    Goblin Flankers x3
    Goblin Pursuer x3
    Goblin Spearman x3
    Goblin Runner x3
    Goblin Scavengers x3
    Goblin Spear x3
    The Long Dark x2
    Old Differences x2
    Drums in the Deep x2
    Host of Thousands

GIMLI/SAURON DECK

Ring-bearer
    Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
    The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Sites
    [1] Westfarthing
    [2] Ettenmoors
    [3] Council Courtyard
    [4] Dwarrowdelf Chamber
    [5] The Bridge of Khazad-dum
    [6] Lothlorien Woods
    [7] Anduin Wilderland
    [8] Anduin Banks
    [9] Tol Brandir

Free Peoples
    Gimli, Dwarf of the Mountain-race x2
    Farin, Dwarven Emissary x2
    Dwarf Guard x3
    Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
    Hand Axe x2
  * Dwarven Axe x2
  * Dwarven Armor
    Stairs of Khazad-dum x2
    Flurry of Blows x3
  * Axe Strike x2
    Still Draws Breath x2
    Here Lies Balin, Son of Fundin x2

Shadow
    Orc Scout x3
    Orc Ambusher x3
    Orc Assassin x3
    Orc Chieftain x3
    Orc Hunters x2
    Orc Inquisitor x2
    Vile Blade x3
    Spies of Mordor x2
    Mordor's Strength x2
    Under the Watching Eye x2

* These cards have had their game text changed for Mines of Moria from the initial printing. Their revised text reads:

Swordarm of the White Tower
Skirmish: Make a (Gondor) companion strength +2 (or +4 if he or she is defender +1).

Dwarven Axe
Bearer must be a Dwarf. Each time a player's minion loses a skirmish to bearer, that player discards the top card from his or her draw deck.

Dwarven Armor
Bearer must be a Dwarf. Bearer may not be overwhelmed unless his or her strength is tripled.

Axe Strike
Skirmish: Make a Dwarf strength +2 (or +3 if bearing a (Dwarf) hand weapon).

Kyle Heuer
Promotions Coordinator
Decipher, Inc.
kyle.heuer@decipher.com

February 27, 2002

 

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