The Balrog, Flame of Udûn (297)
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 5.0 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B, R |
| Power / Toughness | 7 / 7 |
| EDHREC rank | 21307 |
Trample When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library.
An evil of the Ancient World, both a shadow and a flame.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.45 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.30 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.62 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | — | — | 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, Flame of Udûn will be put on the bottom of its owner's library only if it's still on the battlefield when the ability resolves. If it leaves the battlefield before that point, it will stay in whatever zone it's in, even if it's returned to the battlefield before the ability resolves.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 乌顿之火炎魔 |
| French | Le Balrog, flamme d'Udûn |
| German | Der Balrog, Flamme von Udûn |
| Italian | Il Balrog, Fiamma di Udûn |
| Japanese | ウドゥーンの焰、バルログ |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | O Balrog, Chama de Udûn |
| Spanish | El balrog, llama de Udûn |