The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon · Rare
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is currently worth about $0.42 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 7
- Color identity
- B · R
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
- Keywords
- Haste
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Kekai Kotaki
- P/T
- 7/5
Playability
#6506 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 646 | Rare | $4.66 | $5.09 |
| Tales of Middle-earth Promos | 195s | Rare | — | $4.58 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 405 | Rare | $0.76 | $1.43 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 195 | Rare | $0.42 | $1.71 |
Price intelligence
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #646 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $5.09 | $4.66 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$4.63 – $5.09 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is The Balrog, Durin's Bane worth?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is currently worth about $0.42 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.42 to $5.09 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The Balrog, Durin's Bane printed in?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane has been printed in 2 sets, including The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, Tales of Middle-earth Promos.
Can I buy The Balrog, Durin's Bane on RareWell?
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Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in Commander?
Yes — The Balrog, Durin's Bane is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in Modern?
Yes — The Balrog, Durin's Bane is legal in Modern.
Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane on the Reserved List?
No — The Balrog, Durin's Bane is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Tales of Middle-earth Promos
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