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The Balrog, Durin's Bane
PLTR · Tales of Middle-earth Promos #195s · Rare · released 2023-06-23
{5}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
This spell costs {1} 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.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a rare black-red creature from Tales of Middle-earth Promos (2023). It has been printed 4 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.43 to $5.48 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$4.51
Format legality
Where you can play The Balrog, Durin's Bane in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.43 to $5.48 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.43.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Promos This page | 195s | Rare | — | $4.47 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 405 | Rare | $1.35 | $1.95 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 195 | Rare | $0.43 | $2.03 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 646 | Rare | $5.18 | $5.48 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2023-06-16The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability can't reduce its cost to less than {B}{R}.
- 2023-06-16The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability counts every permanent that was sacrificed this turn, by any player.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in Commander?
Yes — The Balrog, Durin's Bane is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has The Balrog, Durin's Bane been printed?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane has been printed 4 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of The Balrog, Durin's Bane?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#195) at about $0.43.
Who illustrated The Balrog, Durin's Bane?
This printing of The Balrog, Durin's Bane was illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.