The Balrog, Durin's Bane
~$0.40 low · ~$5.48 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #195 · Illustrated by Kekai Kotaki
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #195 · Illustrated by Kekai KotakiWhat is The Balrog, Durin's Bane worth?
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~$5.48
Showcase foil · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #646
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Oracle text
This spell costs 
less to cast for each permanent sacrificed this turn.
Haste
The Balrog can't be blocked except by legendary creatures.
When The Balrog dies, destroy target artifact or creature an opponent controls.
7/5
Format legality
All 4 printings of The Balrog, Durin's Bane
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #646· 2023Showcaserare· Cardmarket €4.05 | rare | $5.18 | $5.48 | €4.05 | |
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #195· 2023rare· Cardmarket €0.55 · €0.92 foil | rare | $0.40 | $1.84 | €0.55€0.92 foil | |
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #405· 2023Borderlessrare· Cardmarket €0.92 · €2.21 foil | rare | $1.33 | $1.96 | €0.92€2.21 foil | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Promos pltr #195s· 2023Promorare· Cardmarket €6.33 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $4.43 | €6.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2023
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #6,699 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Haste
- Artists
- Kekai Kotaki, Colin Boyer
Rulings (2)
2023-06-16
The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability can't reduce its cost to less than
.2023-06-16
The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability counts every permanent that was sacrificed this turn, by any player.
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