The Balrog, Durin's Bane
$0.30
$0.30Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1001
Current Rank
#934
Last Week
#993
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring The Balrog, Durin's Bane.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks.
Scuzzback Scrounger+3% Synergy
$0.33
Village Pillagers+2% Synergy
$0.80
Bitterbloom Bearer+1% Synergy
$20.75
Boggart Mischief-4% Synergy
$0.23
Boggart Cursecrafter-5% Synergy
$0.20
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog, Durin's Bane's abilities and overall game plan.
Impulsive Pilferer+56% Synergy
$0.25
Mines of Moria+54% Synergy
$1.63
Innocent Blood+51% Synergy
$0.36
Visions of Ruin+51% Synergy
$0.51
Mahadi, Emporium Master+46% Synergy
$1.94
Accursed Marauder+46% Synergy
$0.27
Deadly Dispute+46% Synergy
$0.28
Juri, Master of the Revue+46% Synergy
$0.12
Plaguecrafter+43% Synergy
$0.34
Kalain, Reclusive Painter+42% Synergy
$0.24
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks.
Pitiless Plunderer+41% Synergy
$1.72
Mayhem Devil+40% Synergy
$0.21
Mirkwood Bats+39% Synergy
$0.93
Xorn+39% Synergy
$8.07
Big Score+35% Synergy
$0.89
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.77
Goldspan Dragon+34% Synergy
$11.39
Professional Face-Breaker+30% Synergy
$7.49
Village Rites+26% Synergy
$0.24
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.18
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$100.94
Orcish Bowmasters+1% Synergy
$36.92
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$97.48
Bolas's Citadel-6% Synergy
$12.76
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
$56.74
Vampiric Tutor-7% Synergy
$61.56
Jeska's Will-9% Synergy
$40.88
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+39% Synergy
$0.14
The Balrog of Moria+36% Synergy
$0.47
Greedy Freebooter+35% Synergy
$0.20
Fleshbag Marauder+33% Synergy
$0.22
Merciless Executioner+33% Synergy
$1.52
Crime Novelist+32% Synergy
$0.79
Ruthless Technomancer+32% Synergy
$3.65
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+28% Synergy
$0.16
Grim Hireling+27% Synergy
$18.17
Captain Lannery Storm+25% Synergy
$0.26
Rankle and Torbran+24% Synergy
$0.25
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+23% Synergy
$19.28
Warren Soultrader+22% Synergy
$13.77
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+22% Synergy
$0.28
Demon's Disciple+21% Synergy
$0.18
Decadent Dragon+20% Synergy
$0.58
Viscera Seer+19% Synergy
$0.37
Academy Manufactor+19% Synergy
$5.91
Shambling Ghast+19% Synergy
$0.46
Reassembling Skeleton+18% Synergy
$0.11
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+18% Synergy
$0.44
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+17% Synergy
$0.50
Reckless Barbarian+17% Synergy
$0.15
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+14% Synergy
$2.75
Pawn of Ulamog+14% Synergy
$3.67
Patron of the Arts+14% Synergy
$0.11
Skullport Merchant+12% Synergy
$0.08
Marionette Apprentice+11% Synergy
$1.29
Nadier's Nightblade+11% Synergy
$0.13
Blood Pet+11% Synergy
$0.43
Goldhound+11% Synergy
$0.08
Generous Plunderer+10% Synergy
$10.53
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+10% Synergy
$1.30
Ancient Copper Dragon+9% Synergy
$79.54
Morbid Opportunist+8% Synergy
$0.21
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+8% Synergy
$0.15
Gravelighter+8% Synergy
$0.22
Skirk Prospector+7% Synergy
$0.22
Ophiomancer+7% Synergy
$0.71
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia+7% Synergy
$7.58
Priest of Forgotten Gods+7% Synergy
$1.85
Reckless Fireweaver+6% Synergy
$0.57
Marionette Master+6% Synergy
$1.43
Carrion Feeder+6% Synergy
$2.62
Disciple of Bolas+6% Synergy
$0.24
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+5% Synergy
$2.05
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+4% Synergy
$37.13
Solemn Simulacrum+2% Synergy
$0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat0% Synergy
$2.02
Blood Artist-5% Synergy
$1.51
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Durin's Bane safe.
Nasty End+30% Synergy
$0.12
Sheoldred's Edict+28% Synergy
$1.03
Corrupted Conviction+21% Synergy
$0.25
Soul Shatter+20% Synergy
$3.64
Fake Your Own Death+15% Synergy
$0.08
Flare of Malice+14% Synergy
$2.05
Burnt Offering+13% Synergy
$1.42
Vona's Hunger+12% Synergy
$6.36
Temur Battle Rage+9% Synergy
$0.16
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.56
Reckoner's Bargain+7% Synergy
$0.80
Stinging Study+7% Synergy
$5.84
Blood for the Blood God!+6% Synergy
$7.99
Culling the Weak+6% Synergy
$11.70
Malakir Rebirth+5% Synergy
$8.88
Fling+5% Synergy
$0.06
Bulk Up+5% Synergy
$3.65
Orcish Medicine+5% Synergy
$0.13
Costly Plunder+4% Synergy
$0.16
Fanatical Offering+3% Synergy
$1.19
Eviscerator's Insight+3% Synergy
$0.22
Undying Malice+2% Synergy
$0.39
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
$0.15
Plumb the Forbidden+2% Synergy
$0.52
Bolt Bend-1% Synergy
$3.03
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$4.74
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
$1.40
Feign Death-2% Synergy
$0.97
Go for the Throat-3% Synergy
$0.53
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.67
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
$8.86
Demand Answers-5% Synergy
$0.44
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$58.30
Chaos Warp-9% Synergy
$0.44
Dark Ritual-9% Synergy
$4.28
Withering Torment-9% Synergy
$3.86
Terminate-10% Synergy
$0.19
Abrade-10% Synergy
$0.15
Untimely Malfunction-10% Synergy
$6.76
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
$21.63
Thrill of Possibility-13% Synergy
$0.12
Bedevil-16% Synergy
$2.33
Rakdos Charm-19% Synergy
$0.31
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Durin's Bane's game plan and control the board.
Lash of the Balrog+36% Synergy
$0.06
Blasphemous Edict+31% Synergy
$5.60
Blood Money+31% Synergy
$0.54
Fatal Grudge+28% Synergy
$0.06
Crack the Earth+28% Synergy
$0.17
Seize the Spoils+26% Synergy
$0.46
Too Greedily, Too Deep+26% Synergy
$0.21
Brass's Bounty+18% Synergy
$0.38
Strike It Rich+17% Synergy
$0.92
Smallpox+16% Synergy
$0.32
Victimize+14% Synergy
$0.49
Seize the Spotlight+14% Synergy
$15.17
Pirate's Pillage+14% Synergy
$0.44
Infernal Plunge+8% Synergy
$0.42
Mire in Misery+8% Synergy
$0.66
Season of Loss+8% Synergy
$1.93
Swarming of Moria+8% Synergy
$0.05
Isengard Unleashed+8% Synergy
$1.63
Inspired Tinkering+7% Synergy
$0.44
Diabolic Intent+6% Synergy
$11.18
Glimpse the Impossible+6% Synergy
$0.11
Lich-Knights' Conquest+6% Synergy
$1.30
Pitiless Carnage+6% Synergy
$0.24
Make an Example+6% Synergy
$6.58
Barter in Blood+6% Synergy
$0.09
Hit the Mother Lode+5% Synergy
$0.29
Reckless Endeavor+5% Synergy
$8.84
Skull Storm+5% Synergy
$0.70
Pox+5% Synergy
$5.63
Living Death+4% Synergy
$1.94
Dread Return+3% Synergy
$0.40
Torment of Hailfire+2% Synergy
$24.47
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.28
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$6.13
Read the Bones-5% Synergy
$0.22
Night's Whisper-6% Synergy
$0.22
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$6.76
Vandalblast-14% Synergy
$2.25
Sign in Blood-14% Synergy
$2.35
Blasphemous Act-15% Synergy
$1.02
Faithless Looting-17% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Reaver Cleaver+34% Synergy
$9.48
Ashnod's Altar+21% Synergy
$12.18
Beamtown Beatstick+19% Synergy
$0.40
Diamond Pick-Axe+17% Synergy
$0.41
Phyrexian Altar+14% Synergy
$51.21
Mask of Griselbrand+11% Synergy
$0.44
Two-Handed Axe+11% Synergy
$1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.21
Treasure Map+9% Synergy
$0.39
Vat of Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$2.03
Oni-Cult Anvil+7% Synergy
$0.17
Goldvein Pick+6% Synergy
$0.11
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$4.16
Embercleave+5% Synergy
$9.04
Mishra's Bauble+5% Synergy
$1.66
Tithing Blade+5% Synergy
$0.27
Collector's Vault+4% Synergy
$1.10
Tarrian's Journal+4% Synergy
$0.42
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$41.28
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
$22.41
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.74
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.71
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$4.43
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
There and Back Again+36% Synergy
$2.53
Spiteful Banditry+32% Synergy
$6.77
Rain of Riches+21% Synergy
$0.64
Revel in Riches+20% Synergy
$15.57
Descent into Avernus+18% Synergy
$9.42
Sticky Fingers+16% Synergy
$0.30
Black Market Connections+15% Synergy
$12.91
Alchemist's Talent+14% Synergy
$3.37
Curse of Opulence+12% Synergy
$0.77
Rakdos Joins Up+12% Synergy
$0.35
Obsessive Pursuit+12% Synergy
$0.62
Grave Pact+10% Synergy
$25.65
Sarkhan's Unsealing+9% Synergy
$1.27
Shiny Impetus+8% Synergy
$0.09
Goblin Bombardment+7% Synergy
$2.77
Dictate of Erebos+7% Synergy
$15.13
Guild Artisan+7% Synergy
$0.18
Fiery Emancipation+5% Synergy
$23.24
Bitterblossom+5% Synergy
$25.37
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+5% Synergy
$7.28
Call of the Ring+4% Synergy
$2.13
City on Fire+3% Synergy
$10.40
Vampiric Rites+2% Synergy
$0.11
Bastion of Remembrance+1% Synergy
$0.21
Phyrexian Arena-7% Synergy
$4.08
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog, Durin's Bane to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+18% Synergy
$6.41
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+8% Synergy
$8.49
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+4% Synergy
$7.56
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault+24% Synergy
$1.25
Phyrexian Tower+15% Synergy
$23.26
Rogue's Passage+14% Synergy
$0.36
Barad-dûr+14% Synergy
$1.65
The Black Gate+9% Synergy
$12.80
Kher Keep+7% Synergy
$0.16
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.13
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$5.60
High Market+5% Synergy
$1.17
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+5% Synergy
$3.50
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+4% Synergy
$32.96
Field of Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.22
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+4% Synergy
$15.60
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
$1.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+2% Synergy
$1.60
Spymaster's Vault+2% Synergy
$1.47
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
$0.79
Spinerock Knoll-1% Synergy
$0.94
Urza's Saga-1% Synergy
$35.61
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$26.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
$7.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$52.31
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$3.00
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+14% Synergy
$0.13
Glittering Stockpile+9% Synergy
$0.46
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.21
Lotus Petal+2% Synergy
$32.52
Liquimetal Torque+1% Synergy
$4.90
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.11
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Signet-10% Synergy
$1.25
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
$1.70
Talisman of Indulgence-18% Synergy
$1.99
Fellwar Stone-19% Synergy
$0.63
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+22% Synergy
$0.17
Terramorphic Expanse+21% Synergy
$0.10
Fabled Passage+14% Synergy
$4.79
Mount Doom+12% Synergy
$6.68
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.18
Prismatic Vista+8% Synergy
$29.82
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.56
Maestros Theater+6% Synergy
$0.23
Riveteers Overlook+6% Synergy
$0.15
Shire Terrace+6% Synergy
$0.16
Malakir Rebirth+5% Synergy
$8.88
Rocky Tar Pit+5% Synergy
$0.14
Bloodstained Mire+4% Synergy
$15.11
Marsh Flats+4% Synergy
$23.12
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$25.49
Verdant Catacombs+4% Synergy
$22.58
Polluted Delta+3% Synergy
$17.10
Scalding Tarn+3% Synergy
$26.56
Wooded Foothills+3% Synergy
$15.87
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.28
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.16
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.18
Rakdos Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.18
Boggart Trawler0% Synergy
$1.06
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.22
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$4.74
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.18
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.24
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
$0.20
Blightstep Pathway-3% Synergy
$5.00
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.67
Dragonskull Summit-4% Synergy
$0.41
Sulfurous Springs-4% Synergy
$0.74
Blood Crypt-5% Synergy
$8.39
Luxury Suite-5% Synergy
$21.85
Haunted Ridge-5% Synergy
$5.65
Bloodfell Caves-5% Synergy
$0.05
Badlands-5% Synergy
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
$0.21
Rakdos Carnarium-6% Synergy
$0.12
Canyon Slough-6% Synergy
$0.29
Raucous Theater-8% Synergy
$10.56
Blackcleave Cliffs-8% Synergy
$1.03
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.11
Temple of Malice-9% Synergy
$0.22
Tainted Peak-10% Synergy
$0.34
Blazemire Verge-11% Synergy
$8.70
Graven Cairns-11% Synergy
$2.50
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.13
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