The Balrog, Durin's Bane (646)
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 7.0 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B, R |
| Power / Toughness | 7 / 5 |
| EDHREC rank | 6634 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $5.26 | $5.43 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $4.64 | $5.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $4.05 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $3.99 | $4.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.75 | $1.75 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.02 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2023-06-16: The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability can't reduce its cost to less than {B}{R}.
- 2023-06-16: The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability counts every permanent that was sacrificed this turn, by any player.