The Balrog, Durin's Bane
$0.45
$0.45Legendary 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
#947
Current Rank
#907
Last Week
#1025
Past 2 Years
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.
Smaug the Magnificent+6% Synergy
$68.32
Merchant of Venom+5% Synergy
$0.31
Ominous Harvest+4% Synergy
$0.81
Grave Researcher-1% Synergy
$2.86
Flashback-3% Synergy
$5.39
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog, Durin's Bane's abilities and overall game plan.
Impulsive Pilferer+56% Synergy
$0.38
Mines of Moria+54% Synergy
$2.26
Innocent Blood+52% Synergy
$0.49
Visions of Ruin+51% Synergy
$0.47
Accursed Marauder+48% Synergy
$0.36
Mahadi, Emporium Master+47% Synergy
$2.08
Deadly Dispute+47% Synergy
$0.36
Plaguecrafter+44% Synergy
$0.43
Juri, Master of the Revue+44% Synergy
$0.29
Pitiless Plunderer+43% Synergy
$6.13
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks.
Kalain, Reclusive Painter+42% Synergy
$0.30
Xorn+40% Synergy
$8.16
Mayhem Devil+39% Synergy
$0.28
Mirkwood Bats+38% Synergy
$1.57
Big Score+36% Synergy
$0.59
Goldspan Dragon+35% Synergy
$5.74
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.25
Professional Face-Breaker+33% Synergy
$5.54
Blasphemous Edict+33% Synergy
$4.43
Village Rites+27% Synergy
$0.58
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+4% Synergy
$104.98
Orcish Bowmasters0% Synergy
$49.26
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$129.20
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
$17.77
Demonic Tutor-6% Synergy
$71.74
Vampiric Tutor-7% Synergy
$59.89
Jeska's Will-9% Synergy
$43.31
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Greedy Freebooter+37% Synergy
$0.35
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+37% Synergy
$0.33
The Balrog of Moria+37% Synergy
$0.38
Crime Novelist+33% Synergy
$0.69
Fleshbag Marauder+33% Synergy
$0.17
Merciless Executioner+33% Synergy
$0.71
Ruthless Technomancer+32% Synergy
$3.60
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+31% Synergy
$0.26
Grim Hireling+26% Synergy
$13.25
Warren Soultrader+24% Synergy
$13.84
Captain Lannery Storm+23% Synergy
$0.30
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+23% Synergy
$13.85
Rankle and Torbran+23% Synergy
$0.28
Viscera Seer+20% Synergy
$0.42
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+20% Synergy
$0.27
Demon's Disciple+20% Synergy
$0.38
Reassembling Skeleton+19% Synergy
$0.32
Shambling Ghast+19% Synergy
$0.38
Academy Manufactor+18% Synergy
$6.61
Decadent Dragon+18% Synergy
$1.78
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+18% Synergy
$0.34
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+18% Synergy
$0.74
Reckless Barbarian+16% Synergy
$0.29
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+14% Synergy
$4.35
Pawn of Ulamog+14% Synergy
$0.69
Patron of the Arts+14% Synergy
$0.26
Marionette Apprentice+12% Synergy
$0.95
Morbid Opportunist+11% Synergy
$0.27
Blood Pet+11% Synergy
$0.48
Skullport Merchant+11% Synergy
$0.10
Nadier's Nightblade+10% Synergy
$0.32
Generous Plunderer+10% Synergy
$12.82
Goldhound+10% Synergy
$0.19
Scuzzback Scrounger+9% Synergy
$0.93
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+9% Synergy
$2.60
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+8% Synergy
$0.31
Ancient Copper Dragon+8% Synergy
$115.88
Disciple of Bolas+8% Synergy
$0.35
Priest of Forgotten Gods+8% Synergy
$0.52
Skirk Prospector+7% Synergy
$0.25
Ophiomancer+7% Synergy
$0.76
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia+7% Synergy
$0.89
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+6% Synergy
$3.02
Carrion Feeder+6% Synergy
$4.63
Reckless Fireweaver+5% Synergy
$0.49
Marionette Master+5% Synergy
$3.05
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+4% Synergy
$47.00
Solemn Simulacrum+2% Synergy
$0.30
Zulaport Cutthroat0% Synergy
$0.93
Blood Artist-4% Synergy
$1.73
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Durin's Bane safe.
Nasty End+30% Synergy
$0.15
Sheoldred's Edict+30% Synergy
$1.48
Soul Shatter+22% Synergy
$4.11
Corrupted Conviction+21% Synergy
$0.31
Fake Your Own Death+15% Synergy
$0.30
Flare of Malice+15% Synergy
$2.21
Burnt Offering+13% Synergy
$1.82
Vona's Hunger+12% Synergy
$5.28
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.21
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.61
Stinging Study+8% Synergy
$18.32
Culling the Weak+7% Synergy
$12.44
Reckoner's Bargain+7% Synergy
$1.42
Malakir Rebirth+6% Synergy
$13.64
Blood for the Blood God!+6% Synergy
$10.24
Bulk Up+6% Synergy
$0.34
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
$0.21
Orcish Medicine+5% Synergy
$0.21
Fling+4% Synergy
$0.27
Eviscerator's Insight+3% Synergy
$0.30
Sacrifice+3% Synergy
$16.89
Undying Malice+2% Synergy
$0.31
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
$0.21
Plumb the Forbidden+2% Synergy
$0.29
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.23
Feign Death-1% Synergy
$1.15
Bolt Bend-2% Synergy
$5.21
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
$1.94
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.48
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.44
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
$11.22
Demand Answers-5% Synergy
$0.45
Dark Ritual-9% Synergy
$3.96
Withering Torment-9% Synergy
$3.59
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
$70.27
Untimely Malfunction-9% Synergy
$7.30
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.32
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.28
Terminate-12% Synergy
$0.45
Deadly Rollick-13% Synergy
$28.26
Thrill of Possibility-13% Synergy
$0.26
Bedevil-17% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos Charm-19% Synergy
$0.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Durin's Bane's game plan and control the board.
Lash of the Balrog+36% Synergy
$0.11
Blood Money+31% Synergy
$1.00
Fatal Grudge+28% Synergy
$0.18
Crack the Earth+28% Synergy
$0.23
Too Greedily, Too Deep+26% Synergy
$0.28
Seize the Spoils+24% Synergy
$0.23
Strike It Rich+17% Synergy
$2.43
Smallpox+17% Synergy
$0.35
Victimize+15% Synergy
$1.94
Brass's Bounty+15% Synergy
$0.41
Seize the Spotlight+13% Synergy
$15.23
Pirate's Pillage+12% Synergy
$0.59
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.42
Infernal Plunge+8% Synergy
$0.60
Mire in Misery+8% Synergy
$0.56
Season of Loss+8% Synergy
$1.50
Inspired Tinkering+7% Synergy
$0.81
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.16
Pitiless Carnage+7% Synergy
$0.37
Diabolic Intent+6% Synergy
$16.89
Glimpse the Impossible+6% Synergy
$0.34
Make an Example+6% Synergy
$9.83
Living Death+5% Synergy
$2.17
Lich-Knights' Conquest+5% Synergy
$0.91
Skull Storm+5% Synergy
$0.87
Pox+5% Synergy
$5.79
Barter in Blood+5% Synergy
$0.15
Dread Return+4% Synergy
$0.44
Hit the Mother Lode+4% Synergy
$0.56
Reckless Endeavor+4% Synergy
$9.77
Torment of Hailfire+1% Synergy
$40.92
Feed the Swarm-2% Synergy
$0.22
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.34
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$8.56
Read the Bones-5% Synergy
$0.27
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$5.16
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$0.35
Vandalblast-14% Synergy
$1.52
Sign in Blood-14% Synergy
$3.40
Blasphemous Act-17% Synergy
$0.90
Faithless Looting-17% Synergy
$0.31
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Reaver Cleaver+36% Synergy
$13.54
Ashnod's Altar+22% Synergy
$15.82
Beamtown Beatstick+18% Synergy
$0.53
Diamond Pick-Axe+16% Synergy
$1.20
Phyrexian Altar+15% Synergy
$53.83
Mask of Griselbrand+11% Synergy
$0.62
Coin of Mastery+11% Synergy
$1.41
Two-Handed Axe+11% Synergy
$1.51
Treasure Map+9% Synergy
$0.46
Wayfarer's Bauble+8% Synergy
$0.29
Vat of Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.31
Goldvein Pick+7% Synergy
$0.27
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+6% Synergy
$3.19
Oni-Cult Anvil+6% Synergy
$0.30
Embercleave+6% Synergy
$9.26
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$6.31
Tithing Blade+5% Synergy
$0.47
Mishra's Bauble+5% Synergy
$2.31
Collector's Vault+4% Synergy
$0.73
Tarrian's Journal+4% Synergy
$0.50
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$31.73
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
$0.90
Mithril Coat+1% Synergy
$28.35
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$4.41
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
There and Back Again+36% Synergy
$4.94
Spiteful Banditry+31% Synergy
$7.81
Rain of Riches+22% Synergy
$1.21
Revel in Riches+21% Synergy
$18.74
Black Market Connections+18% Synergy
$19.78
Descent into Avernus+18% Synergy
$13.13
Sticky Fingers+16% Synergy
$0.24
Obsessive Pursuit+15% Synergy
$0.35
Alchemist's Talent+14% Synergy
$3.55
Rakdos Joins Up+13% Synergy
$0.37
Curse of Opulence+12% Synergy
$2.43
Grave Pact+10% Synergy
$30.39
Sarkhan's Unsealing+9% Synergy
$1.25
Goblin Bombardment+8% Synergy
$3.42
Shiny Impetus+7% Synergy
$0.29
Dictate of Erebos+7% Synergy
$18.73
Guild Artisan+6% Synergy
$0.20
Fiery Emancipation+5% Synergy
$16.86
Bitterblossom+5% Synergy
$34.45
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+5% Synergy
$6.63
Call of the Ring+5% Synergy
$4.89
City on Fire+2% Synergy
$11.74
Vampiric Rites+2% Synergy
$0.16
Bastion of Remembrance+1% Synergy
$0.27
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$3.96
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog, Durin's Bane to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+18% Synergy
$6.22
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+7% Synergy
$8.11
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault+23% Synergy
$1.69
Phyrexian Tower+17% Synergy
$27.76
Rogue's Passage+13% Synergy
$0.34
Barad-dûr+13% Synergy
$1.71
The Black Gate+9% Synergy
$9.46
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.30
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$7.65
High Market+6% Synergy
$0.49
Kher Keep+6% Synergy
$0.35
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+6% Synergy
$4.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+4% Synergy
$39.91
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+4% Synergy
$18.98
Field of Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.37
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
$2.52
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+2% Synergy
$2.61
Spymaster's Vault+2% Synergy
$0.91
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
$0.68
Spinerock Knoll-1% Synergy
$1.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$10.69
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$32.82
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$62.39
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$2.78
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
$0.32
Glittering Stockpile+9% Synergy
$0.40
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.28
Lotus Petal+2% Synergy
$35.24
Liquimetal Torque+2% Synergy
$2.77
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.06
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Signet-11% Synergy
$2.66
Talisman of Indulgence-18% Synergy
$2.01
Fellwar Stone-19% Synergy
$2.24
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+22% Synergy
$0.13
Terramorphic Expanse+20% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage+16% Synergy
$1.06
Mount Doom+11% Synergy
$7.78
Prismatic Vista+9% Synergy
$37.35
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.34
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.61
Malakir Rebirth+6% Synergy
$13.64
Maestros Theater+6% Synergy
$0.34
Riveteers Overlook+6% Synergy
$0.32
Shire Terrace+6% Synergy
$0.27
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$18.04
Marsh Flats+5% Synergy
$31.35
Arid Mesa+5% Synergy
$28.43
Verdant Catacombs+5% Synergy
$32.70
Rocky Tar Pit+5% Synergy
$0.30
Polluted Delta+4% Synergy
$20.30
Scalding Tarn+4% Synergy
$38.12
Wooded Foothills+3% Synergy
$18.53
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
$0.33
Swamp+1% Synergy
$2.00
Mountain+1% Synergy
$2.00
Rakdos Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.09
Dragonskull Summit-1% Synergy
$0.52
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.30
Blightstep Pathway-1% Synergy
$5.34
Boggart Trawler-1% Synergy
$0.92
Sulfurous Springs-2% Synergy
$0.95
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.34
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.48
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.25
Blood Crypt-3% Synergy
$10.02
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
$0.36
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.44
Geothermal Bog-3% Synergy
$0.32
Luxury Suite-4% Synergy
$31.85
Haunted Ridge-4% Synergy
$8.61
Shadowblood Ridge-5% Synergy
$0.67
Badlands-5% Synergy
Bloodfell Caves-6% Synergy
$0.21
Rakdos Carnarium-7% Synergy
$0.33
Raucous Theater-7% Synergy
$11.09
Canyon Slough-7% Synergy
$0.28
Blazemire Verge-8% Synergy
$9.12
Blackcleave Cliffs-8% Synergy
$1.76
Tainted Peak-9% Synergy
$0.51
Temple of Malice-9% Synergy
$0.25
Path of Ancestry-9% Synergy
$0.25
Graven Cairns-10% Synergy
$3.49
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.25
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog, Durin's Bane.
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Laughing Jasper Flint
Rankle and Torbran
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Vazi, Keen Negotiator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Juri, Master of the Revue
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne