The Balrog, Durin's Bane
$0.46
$0.46Legendary 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
#893
Current Rank
#956
Last Week
#1051
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, Wicked Worm+24% Synergy
$1.97
The Sackville-Bagginses+12% Synergy
$0.69
Smaug the Magnificent+8% Synergy
$22.93
The Misty Mountains Cold+6% Synergy
$0.32
Dragon-Cursed Halls0% Synergy
$7.33
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog, Durin's Bane's abilities and overall game plan.
Impulsive Pilferer+56% Synergy
$0.44
Mines of Moria+54% Synergy
$4.31
Innocent Blood+52% Synergy
$0.52
Visions of Ruin+51% Synergy
$0.44
Accursed Marauder+49% Synergy
$0.36
Mahadi, Emporium Master+47% Synergy
$1.51
Deadly Dispute+46% Synergy
$0.29
Plaguecrafter+44% Synergy
$0.41
Pitiless Plunderer+43% Synergy
$4.65
Juri, Master of the Revue+43% Synergy
$0.28
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
$0.28
Xorn+38% Synergy
$10.57
Mayhem Devil+38% Synergy
$0.32
Mirkwood Bats+36% Synergy
$1.51
Blasphemous Edict+35% Synergy
$4.32
Big Score+34% Synergy
$0.47
Goldspan Dragon+33% Synergy
$10.64
Professional Face-Breaker+33% Synergy
$7.74
Unexpected Windfall+31% Synergy
$4.88
Village Rites+27% Synergy
$0.70
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$121.53
Orcish Bowmasters0% Synergy
$48.80
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$135.19
Bolas's Citadel-4% Synergy
$16.51
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
$54.34
Demonic Tutor-6% Synergy
$66.24
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$38.26
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Greedy Freebooter+38% Synergy
$0.48
The Balrog of Moria+37% Synergy
$0.44
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+36% Synergy
$0.33
Fleshbag Marauder+33% Synergy
$0.27
Merciless Executioner+33% Synergy
$0.51
Crime Novelist+32% Synergy
$2.79
Ruthless Technomancer+32% Synergy
$3.86
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+30% Synergy
$0.39
Grim Hireling+26% Synergy
$12.77
Warren Soultrader+25% Synergy
$17.95
Rankle and Torbran+22% Synergy
$0.32
Captain Lannery Storm+22% Synergy
$0.32
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+21% Synergy
$21.05
Viscera Seer+20% Synergy
$0.36
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+20% Synergy
$0.29
Shambling Ghast+19% Synergy
$0.39
Demon's Disciple+19% Synergy
$0.35
Reassembling Skeleton+19% Synergy
$0.28
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+18% Synergy
$0.67
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+18% Synergy
$5.61
Academy Manufactor+16% Synergy
$9.23
Decadent Dragon+15% Synergy
$2.28
Reckless Barbarian+15% Synergy
$0.29
Pawn of Ulamog+15% Synergy
$0.60
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+13% Synergy
$4.71
Morbid Opportunist+13% Synergy
$0.35
Patron of the Arts+12% Synergy
$0.29
Marionette Apprentice+12% Synergy
$2.68
Blood Pet+11% Synergy
$0.62
Generous Plunderer+9% Synergy
$19.99
Skullport Merchant+9% Synergy
$0.17
Goldhound+9% Synergy
$0.19
Disciple of Bolas+8% Synergy
$0.36
Nadier's Nightblade+8% Synergy
$0.28
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+8% Synergy
$0.31
Ophiomancer+8% Synergy
$0.92
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+8% Synergy
$11.44
Ancient Copper Dragon+7% Synergy
$132.93
Scuzzback Scrounger+7% Synergy
$1.18
Priest of Forgotten Gods+7% Synergy
$0.64
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia+6% Synergy
$1.33
Carrion Feeder+6% Synergy
$4.15
Skirk Prospector+6% Synergy
$0.34
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+5% Synergy
$4.85
Marionette Master+4% Synergy
$3.91
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+3% Synergy
$41.79
Reckless Fireweaver+3% Synergy
$0.49
Solemn Simulacrum+2% Synergy
$0.29
Zulaport Cutthroat+0% Synergy
$1.22
Blood Artist-2% Synergy
$2.75
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Durin's Bane safe.
Sheoldred's Edict+31% Synergy
$1.59
Nasty End+30% Synergy
$0.20
Soul Shatter+22% Synergy
$3.73
Corrupted Conviction+21% Synergy
$0.35
Fake Your Own Death+15% Synergy
$0.24
Flare of Malice+15% Synergy
$2.18
Burnt Offering+14% Synergy
$1.49
Vona's Hunger+12% Synergy
$5.26
Temur Battle Rage+9% Synergy
$0.28
Kazuul's Fury+9% Synergy
$0.85
Culling the Weak+7% Synergy
$7.19
Stinging Study+7% Synergy
$10.98
Malakir Rebirth+7% Synergy
$13.11
Reckoner's Bargain+6% Synergy
$1.01
Blood for the Blood God!+6% Synergy
$8.92
Bulk Up+5% Synergy
$0.33
Fling+4% Synergy
$0.31
Costly Plunder+4% Synergy
$0.25
Sacrifice+4% Synergy
$15.67
Orcish Medicine+4% Synergy
$0.21
Eviscerator's Insight+3% Synergy
$0.28
Plumb the Forbidden+2% Synergy
$0.34
Tragic Slip+1% Synergy
$0.34
Undying Malice+1% Synergy
$0.28
Supernatural Stamina+0% Synergy
$0.23
Feign Death0% Synergy
$1.74
Not Dead After All-1% Synergy
$2.09
Bolt Bend-2% Synergy
$4.71
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.64
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$4.26
Demand Answers-4% Synergy
$0.51
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
$11.89
Withering Torment-8% Synergy
$1.14
Untimely Malfunction-9% Synergy
$9.43
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
$70.39
Dark Ritual-9% Synergy
$6.03
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.34
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.34
Terminate-12% Synergy
$0.33
Thrill of Possibility-12% Synergy
$0.28
Deadly Rollick-13% Synergy
$28.44
Bedevil-15% Synergy
$0.30
Rakdos Charm-18% Synergy
$0.42
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Durin's Bane's game plan and control the board.
Lash of the Balrog+35% Synergy
$0.14
Blood Money+30% Synergy
$3.19
Crack the Earth+29% Synergy
$0.25
Fatal Grudge+29% Synergy
$0.24
Too Greedily, Too Deep+26% Synergy
$0.30
Seize the Spoils+22% Synergy
$0.24
Smallpox+16% Synergy
$0.38
Strike It Rich+15% Synergy
$2.09
Victimize+15% Synergy
$1.25
Brass's Bounty+14% Synergy
$0.63
Seize the Spotlight+12% Synergy
$15.94
Pirate's Pillage+11% Synergy
$0.90
Isengard Unleashed+8% Synergy
$2.28
Mire in Misery+8% Synergy
$0.82
Season of Loss+7% Synergy
$2.12
Infernal Plunge+7% Synergy
$0.46
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.22
Inspired Tinkering+6% Synergy
$1.61
Pitiless Carnage+6% Synergy
$0.33
Diabolic Intent+5% Synergy
$17.21
Make an Example+5% Synergy
$9.51
Glimpse the Impossible+5% Synergy
$0.26
Skull Storm+5% Synergy
$0.88
Pox+4% Synergy
$6.31
Lich-Knights' Conquest+4% Synergy
$1.07
Living Death+4% Synergy
$4.52
Dread Return+3% Synergy
$0.45
Reckless Endeavor+3% Synergy
$11.97
Hit the Mother Lode+3% Synergy
$0.89
Torment of Hailfire+0% Synergy
$36.43
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.31
Feed the Swarm-2% Synergy
$0.20
Read the Bones-4% Synergy
$0.31
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$10.10
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$4.58
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$5.45
Sign in Blood-14% Synergy
$4.12
Vandalblast-14% Synergy
$1.41
Faithless Looting-16% Synergy
$0.39
Blasphemous Act-18% Synergy
$0.97
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Reaver Cleaver+35% Synergy
$35.21
Ashnod's Altar+22% Synergy
$16.66
Beamtown Beatstick+17% Synergy
$0.69
Phyrexian Altar+15% Synergy
$58.83
Diamond Pick-Axe+15% Synergy
$2.66
Mask of Griselbrand+10% Synergy
$0.84
Two-Handed Axe+10% Synergy
$1.91
Treasure Map+8% Synergy
$0.49
Coin of Mastery+8% Synergy
$1.97
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$4.85
Vat of Rebirth+6% Synergy
$0.35
Goldvein Pick+6% Synergy
$0.30
Oni-Cult Anvil+5% Synergy
$0.27
Embercleave+5% Synergy
$10.56
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$5.90
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$3.99
Tithing Blade+4% Synergy
$0.51
Mishra's Bauble+4% Synergy
$2.80
Tarrian's Journal+3% Synergy
$0.51
Collector's Vault+3% Synergy
$1.38
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
$2.41
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$36.43
My Precious+2% Synergy
$1.33
Mithril Coat+0% Synergy
$31.89
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$2.41
Lightning Greaves-22% Synergy
$4.69
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
There and Back Again+35% Synergy
$11.69
Spiteful Banditry+30% Synergy
$8.63
Rain of Riches+21% Synergy
$8.28
Revel in Riches+20% Synergy
$19.49
Descent into Avernus+18% Synergy
$13.43
Black Market Connections+17% Synergy
$8.84
Obsessive Pursuit+16% Synergy
$0.41
Sticky Fingers+15% Synergy
$0.36
Rakdos Joins Up+12% Synergy
$0.52
Alchemist's Talent+12% Synergy
$12.28
Curse of Opulence+11% Synergy
$4.34
Grave Pact+8% Synergy
$33.70
Sarkhan's Unsealing+8% Synergy
$1.04
Goblin Bombardment+7% Synergy
$3.62
Shiny Impetus+7% Synergy
$0.23
Dictate of Erebos+6% Synergy
$16.18
Guild Artisan+5% Synergy
$0.24
Bitterblossom+5% Synergy
$31.80
Fiery Emancipation+4% Synergy
$13.91
Call of the Ring+4% Synergy
$5.54
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+4% Synergy
$6.75
Vampiric Rites+2% Synergy
$0.11
City on Fire+1% Synergy
$10.91
Bastion of Remembrance+1% Synergy
$0.34
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$4.63
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog, Durin's Bane to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+18% Synergy
$6.03
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+7% Synergy
$7.94
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault+21% Synergy
$2.39
Phyrexian Tower+17% Synergy
$29.15
Rogue's Passage+13% Synergy
$0.36
Barad-dûr+13% Synergy
$2.54
The Black Gate+8% Synergy
$9.35
High Market+7% Synergy
$0.54
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$9.82
Volatile Fault+6% Synergy
$0.29
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+6% Synergy
$5.25
Kher Keep+6% Synergy
$0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+3% Synergy
$33.71
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+3% Synergy
$17.79
Field of Ruin+3% Synergy
$0.39
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
$1.83
Spymaster's Vault+2% Synergy
$1.93
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+1% Synergy
$2.83
Bojuka Bog+0% Synergy
$1.60
Spinerock Knoll0% Synergy
$1.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$11.56
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$33.43
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$57.38
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$3.65
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+12% Synergy
$0.24
Glittering Stockpile+8% Synergy
$0.42
Liquimetal Torque+2% Synergy
$3.65
Lotus Petal+2% Synergy
$36.14
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.33
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$1.53
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.57
Rakdos Signet-10% Synergy
$4.29
Talisman of Indulgence-17% Synergy
$1.91
Fellwar Stone-19% Synergy
$0.87
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+21% Synergy
$0.24
Terramorphic Expanse+20% Synergy
$0.26
Fabled Passage+16% Synergy
$1.11
Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$9.49
Kazuul's Fury+9% Synergy
$0.85
Prismatic Vista+8% Synergy
$33.27
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.31
Malakir Rebirth+7% Synergy
$13.11
Shire Terrace+5% Synergy
$0.31
Maestros Theater+5% Synergy
$0.30
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$19.54
Marsh Flats+5% Synergy
$31.14
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$30.10
Riveteers Overlook+4% Synergy
$0.24
Verdant Catacombs+4% Synergy
$29.85
Rocky Tar Pit+4% Synergy
$0.26
Scalding Tarn+4% Synergy
$39.32
Polluted Delta+3% Synergy
$20.47
Wooded Foothills+2% Synergy
$20.13
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.09
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.09
Rakdos Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.13
Blightstep Pathway0% Synergy
$5.36
Boggart Trawler0% Synergy
$1.44
Smoldering Marsh0% Synergy
$0.31
Dragonskull Summit0% Synergy
$0.38
Dark Fortress-1% Synergy
$2.60
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.31
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.64
Sulfurous Springs-2% Synergy
$1.10
Foreboding Ruins-2% Synergy
$0.29
Blood Crypt-2% Synergy
$9.41
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$4.26
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.30
Command Tower-2% Synergy
$0.27
Haunted Ridge-3% Synergy
$7.61
Luxury Suite-4% Synergy
$9.54
Shadowblood Ridge-5% Synergy
$0.38
Badlands-5% Synergy
Bloodfell Caves-5% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos Carnarium-6% Synergy
$0.33
Canyon Slough-6% Synergy
$0.21
Tainted Peak-7% Synergy
$1.62
Raucous Theater-7% Synergy
$11.78
Blazemire Verge-8% Synergy
$10.91
Blackcleave Cliffs-8% Synergy
$2.68
Temple of Malice-8% Synergy
$0.20
Path of Ancestry-9% Synergy
$0.25
Graven Cairns-9% Synergy
$5.37
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.31
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
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Street Urchin
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Juri, Master of the Revue
Vazi, Keen Negotiator
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Tana, the Bloodsower // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past