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Balthor the Defiled Judgment MTG card
JUD #61 · Art by Carl Critchlow
JUD set symbol, RareJudgment#61Rare

Balthor the Defiled

Legendary Creature · Zombie Dwarf
TCGplayer market · JUD #61 nonfoil
$12.09 −0.3% −$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
−0.5%
EDHREC rank
#9,431 Down 70 in 30 days
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Balthor the Defiled Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $12.09, down 0.3% over 7 days, down 0.5% over 30 days, down 24.6% over 90 days.

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Balthor the Defiled Printings & Prices

Balthor the Defiled has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

JUD set symbol, RareJUD #61
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SLD set symbol, RareSLD #462

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Balthor the Defiled Rules Text & Legality

Balthor the Defiled

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.

He was once one of the mightiest pit fighters alive. That description is still mostly accurate.

Balthor the Defiled is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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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.

  • May 27, 2002JUD set symbol, RareJudgmentJUD #61
  • May 27, 2002JUD set symbol, RareJudgment · foilJUD #61
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #462
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #462

Balthor the Defiled in Commander

Balthor the Defiled is the #9,431 most-played card on EDHREC, down 70 places over the last 30 days.

#9,431 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 70 in 30 days

Balthor the Defiled FAQ

How much is Balthor the Defiled worth?

Balthor the Defiled is worth about $12.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $12.09 price because supply is limited to two printings.

What can I play instead of Balthor the Defiled?

Cards that fill a similar role include Living Death, Patriarch's Bidding, Twilight's Call.