The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a foil Legendary Creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. This powerful Avatar Demon brings epic fantasy themes to tabletop play.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The Balrog, Durin's Bane stands as a formidable presence in Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. As card number 195, this foil Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon captures the terrifying essence of one of Middle-earth's most legendary villains. Designed by Kekai Kotaki, the card features the iconic Balrog in a high-contrast foil treatment that enhances its menacing appeal for collectors and players alike. In gameplay, The Balrog, Durin's Bane offers strategic depth with a mana cost of {5}{B}{R} and a mana value of 7. Its abilities include haste, allowing it to enter the battlefield and attack immediately, and a unique restriction that prevents it from being blocked except by legendary creatures. When this powerful demon is defeated, it triggers an effect that destroys a target artifact or creature controlled by an opponent, making it a significant threat in any deck. Tolkien's universe. This card is sought after for its foil finish and its representation of a pivotal character from the lore. Whether you are building a themed deck or adding to your collection of rare cards, The Balrog, Durin's Bane provides both aesthetic and mechanical value. The Balrog, Durin's Bane foil card is a testament to the enduring popularity of both the Magic: The Gathering brand and the Lord of the Rings franchise, bridging the gap between tabletop strategy and fantasy storytelling.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kekai Kotaki
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
7 / 5
B, R
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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.
