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Lash of the Balrog
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #543 · Common · released 2023-11-03
{B}
Sorcery
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or pay {4}.
Destroy target creature.
Even as the Balrog fell, it swung its whip, and the thongs lashed and curled about Gandalf's knees, dragging him to the brink of the abyss. "Fly, you fools!" he cried, and was gone.
Lash of the Balrog is a common black sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023). It has been printed 3 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $0.42 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.30
USD Foil$0.41
Format legality
Where you can play Lash of the Balrog in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.15 to $0.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.18.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 408 | Common | $0.18 | $0.29 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 92 | Common | $0.28 | $0.15 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth This page | 543 | Common | $0.30 | $0.42 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2023-06-16You must sacrifice exactly one creature or pay an extra {4} to cast this spell; you can't cast it without paying one of those costs, and you can't pay either multiple times.
- 2023-06-16Players can respond to Lash of the Balrog only after it's been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to stop you from casting this spell or to make it cost more mana.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Commander?
Yes — Lash of the Balrog is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lash of the Balrog legal in?
Lash of the Balrog is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lash of the Balrog been printed?
Lash of the Balrog has been printed 3 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Lash of the Balrog?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#408) at about $0.18.
Who illustrated Lash of the Balrog?
This printing of Lash of the Balrog was illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo.