The Balrog, Durin's Bane
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Balrog, Durin's Bane is $0.41 (LTR #195), and the most expensive is $5.09 (LTR #646, Showcase, Silver Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, down 2.4% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 17.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.45 (2026).
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Printings & Prices
The Balrog, Durin's Bane has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase, prerelease and borderless treatments.
Sell The Balrog, Durin's Bane: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for PLTR #195s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLTR #195s | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #646 | Silver Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #646 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #405 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #195 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #405 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #195 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #195 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Rules Text & Legality
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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability can't reduce its cost to less than {B}{R}.
- Jun 16, 2023 The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability counts every permanent that was sacrificed this turn, by any player.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Balrog, Durin's Bane has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #405 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| LTR #405 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| LTR #195 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
| LTR #195 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
| LTR #646 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #646 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| PLTR #195s | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
LTR #405 
PLTR #195s The Balrog, Durin's Bane in Commander
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is the #6,524 most-played card on EDHREC, down 97 places over the last 30 days.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane FAQ
How much is The Balrog, Durin's Bane worth?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.41 to $5.09 across 4 tracked printings.
Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in Commander?
Yes — The Balrog, Durin's Bane is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has The Balrog, Durin's Bane been reprinted?
Yes — The Balrog, Durin's Bane has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Balrog, Durin's Bane cheap?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane trades at about $0.41 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,524 on EDHREC).