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The Balrog, Flame of Udûn The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth MTG card
LTR #297 · Art by John Tedrick
LTR set symbol, RareThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth#297Rare

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn

Legendary Creature · Avatar DemonTrample
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · LTR #297 nonfoil
$0.42 +2.4% +$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−20.8%
EDHREC rank
#21,582 Down 163 in 30 days
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The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, up 2.4% over 7 days, down 20.8% over 30 days, up 5.0% over 90 days.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Price History

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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.

PLTC set symbol, RarePLTC #4
LTR set symbol, RareLTR #297
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LTR set symbol, RareLTR #395
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The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Rules Text & Legality

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn

Trample

When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library.

An evil of the Ancient World, both a shadow and a flame.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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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.

  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, RareThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthLTR #297
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, RareThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Extended ArtLTR #395
  • Oct 16, 2024PLTC set symbol, RareTales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit · foilPLTC #4

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn in Commander

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is the #21,582 most-played card on EDHREC, down 163 places over the last 30 days.

#21,582 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 163 in 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 $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

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 $0.42; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,582 on EDHREC).