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The Balrog, Durin's Bane
LEGENDARY CREATURE — AVATAR DEMON Rare
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth EDHREC #6,623
$0.51
+15.9%
7 days
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The Balrog, Durin's Bane Price Summary
The Balrog, Durin's Bane's current headline price is $0.51.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Printings & Prices
4 printings
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.
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Sell The Balrog, Durin's Bane: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTR #646 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #646 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLTR #195s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #646 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #646 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #195 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #405 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #405 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #405 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #195 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
The Balrog, Durin's Bane Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
7 printings
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 |
PLTR #195s The Balrog, Durin's Bane in Commander
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is the #6,623 most-played card on EDHREC, down 99 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 $0.51 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $0.51 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,623 on EDHREC).