Balthor the Defiled
Balthor the Defiled Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Balthor the Defiled is $12.19 (JUD #61), and the most expensive is $106.68 (JUD #61, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.04, flat over 7 days, up 2.2% over 30 days, up 29.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.04 (2026).
Balthor the Defiled Printings & Prices
Balthor the Defiled has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Balthor the Defiled: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $80.00 cash for JUD #61 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JUD #61 | Foil | $80.00 | $159.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | JUD #61 | Foil | $65.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #61 | Foil | $48.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #462 | Foil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | JUD #61 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #462 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | JUD #61 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #462 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #462 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $11.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #61 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
Balthor the Defiled Rules Text & Legality
Minion creatures get +1/+1.
{B}{B}{B}, Exile Balthor: Each player returns all black and all red creature cards from their graveyard to the battlefield.
Balthor the Defiled is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Balthor the Defiled Rulings
- Jul 1, 2013 You can only activate this ability if Balthor the Defiled is on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Balthor the Defiled has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #462 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #462 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #61 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #61 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #462 
JUD #61 Balthor the Defiled in Commander
Balthor the Defiled is the #9,163 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.
Balthor the Defiled FAQ
How much is Balthor the Defiled worth?
Balthor the Defiled is worth about $16.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $12.19 to $106.68 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Balthor the Defiled legal in Commander?
Yes — Balthor the Defiled is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Balthor the Defiled been reprinted?
Yes — Balthor the Defiled has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Balthor the Defiled expensive?
Balthor the Defiled holds a $16.04 price because supply is limited to two printings.