The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is $0.30 (PLTC #4, Foil), and the most expensive is $1.87 (LTR #395, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, flat over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, up 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.45 (2026).
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Printings & Prices
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell The Balrog, Flame of Udûn: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.50 cash for LTR #395; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTR #395 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $2.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #395 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #297 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #297 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | PLTC #4 | Foil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Rules Text & Legality
Trample
When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library.
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTC #4 | 2024-10-16 | Rare | Standard | $1.02 | $0.93 | $0.17 |
| LTR #395 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| LTR #297 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
PLTC #4 
LTR #395 The Balrog, Flame of Udûn in Commander
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is the #20,826 most-played card on EDHREC, down 251 places over the last 30 days.
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn FAQ
How much is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn worth?
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.40 to $1.87 across 3 tracked printings.
Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Commander?
Yes — The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has The Balrog, Flame of Udûn been reprinted?
Yes — The Balrog, Flame of Udûn has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn cheap?
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn trades at about $0.40 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,826 on EDHREC).