The Balrog, Durin's Bane
5BRLegendary Creature — Avatar Demon · 7/5
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.
Commander hub: staples, curve & budget picks
Legality
- Commander: legal
Printings · 4
| Set | # | Rarity | USD | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ltr 646 | rare | $5.18 | $5.48 | |
| ltr 195 | rare | $0.43 | $2.14 | |
| pltr 195s | rare | — | $4.46 | |
| ltr 405 | rare | $1.38 | $2.04 |
Combos using this card
8 combos featuring this card, from Commander Spellbook.
Phyrexian Altar + Pitiless Plunderer + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Pawn of Ulamog + Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Phyrexian Altar + Sifter of Skulls + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Anax, Hardened in the Forge + Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite colored mana · Infinite commander casts · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Blight Mound + Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite lifegain · Infinite lifegain triggers · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Ogre Slumlord + Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Open the Graves + Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Phyrexian Altar + The Balrog, Durin's Bane + Warbeast of Gorgoroth
Infinite commander casts · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
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