# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Promos #195s

> The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a legendary Avatar Demon creature from the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos set, featuring a striking foil finish by artist Kekai Kotaki.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- **Card number**: #195s
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Balrog, Durin's Bane stands as a formidable legendary creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Released in 2023 as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Promos series, this card bears the identifier 195s and carries the PLTR set code. As a legendary Avatar Demon with a mana value of 7, it commands attention on the battlefield with its unique casting mechanic: the spell costs {1} less to cast for each permanent sacrificed during the turn it is played. This flexibility allows players to mitigate its high mana cost through strategic resource management. The card possesses haste, enabling immediate deployment, while its unblockable nature—except by legendary creatures—makes it a potent threat. Upon its demise, The Balrog triggers a powerful effect that destroys a target artifact or creature controlled by an opponent. The 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos release showcases this iconic villain with a premium foil treatment, enhancing its visual appeal for collectors. The artistic vision by Kekai Kotaki brings this dark entity to life, making it a desirable addition for fans of the franchise and TCG enthusiasts alike. Whether completing a set or adding a thematic piece to a collection, this card offers significant collector value.

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