Lotho, Hobbit Commander by Psyga315

Format: Commander

Commander: Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff

Bracket: 3

Deck overview

This Orzhov midrange and tax deck uses Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff to capitalize on spellcasting velocity across the table. Deploying Lotho on turn two creates regular Treasure tokens whenever opponents cast multiple spells, generating a steady mana advantage. The deck leverages this acceleration to deploy resilient legendary creatures, create incidental tokens via dwarf and recruit mechanics, and establish taxing board states. Instead of relying on infinite combos, the strategy aims to grind out opponents through superior card draw, efficient removal, and continuous board development. It closes out the game through wide creature combat empowered by global anthem effects or high-impact late-game threats.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 An Unexpected Party // At the Door
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Azog, Moria's Ruin
  • 1 Banishing Light
  • 1 Belladonna Took
  • 1 Bilbo's Deadly Slice
  • 1 Bilbo's Gambit
  • 1 Bilbo, Unexpected Adventurer
  • 1 Bitter Downfall
  • 1 Bleachbone Verge
  • 1 Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care
  • 1 Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Celebrate the Mountain-king
  • 1 Charcoal Diamond
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Concealed Courtyard
  • 1 Dawn of a New Age
  • 1 Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
  • 1 Esgaroth Garrison
  • 1 Fetid Heath
  • 1 Fiend Hunter
  • 1 Flowering of the White Tree
  • 1 Fíli the Pathfinder
  • 1 Galadriel's Dismissal
  • 1 Gleaming Splendor
  • 1 Gnashing of Teeth
  • 1 Godless Shrine
  • 1 Gollum the Abandoned
  • 1 Gollum, Riddle Master
  • 1 Haunt of the Dead Marshes
  • 1 Head of the Hunt
  • 1 Inside Information
  • 1 Iron Hills Blacksmith
  • 1 Isolated Chapel
  • 1 Kíli the Resourceful
  • 1 Lake-town Toymaker
  • 1 Languish
  • 1 Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
  • 1 Magnificent End
  • 1 Marble Diamond
  • 1 Mentor of the Meek
  • 1 Merciless Executioner
  • 1 Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
  • 1 Minas Tirith
  • 1 My Precious // Allure of Power
  • 1 Night's Whisper
  • 1 Orcish Bowmasters
  • 1 Ori, Plate Stacker
  • 1 Orzhov Basilica
  • 1 Orzhov Guildgate
  • 1 Orzhov Signet
  • 7 Plains
  • 1 Reprieve
  • 1 Reverent Howl
  • 1 Rhovanion Rampager
  • 1 Roads Go Ever, Ever On
  • 1 Scoured Barrens
  • 1 Scrubland
  • 1 Settle the Wreckage
  • 1 Shadow of the Enemy
  • 1 Shadowy Backstreet
  • 1 Shambling Vent
  • 1 Shattered Sanctum
  • 1 Shineshadow Snarl
  • 1 Silent Clearing
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Stir Up Trouble
  • 1 Stone by Sunlight
  • 1 Sunlit Marsh
  • 4 Swamp
  • 1 Tainted Field
  • 1 Talisman of Hierarchy
  • 1 Temple of Silence
  • 1 The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart
  • 1 The Black Gate
  • 1 The Darkness Crystal
  • 1 The Eagles Are Coming!
  • 1 The Gaffer
  • 1 The Master of Lake-town
  • 1 The Mountain-king's Return
  • 1 The Queen of Dale
  • 1 The Sackville-Bagginses
  • 1 The Wind Crystal
  • 1 Thorin's Last Stand
  • 1 Troll of Khazad-dûm
  • 1 Umbral Expanse
  • 1 Vault of Champions
  • 1 Westfold Rider
  • 1 Witch-king of Angmar
  • 1 Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin