The Balrog, Durin's Bane
$0.34
$0.34Legendary 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
#1024
Current Rank
#1024
Last Week
#1031
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.
Coin of Mastery+11% Synergy
$1.83
Ominous Harvest+4% Synergy
$1.64
Tempestra, Dame of Games+3% Synergy
$0.31
Hidden Hideout+2% Synergy
$2.00
Merchant of Venom+2% Synergy
$0.84
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+55% Synergy
$1.61
Innocent Blood+53% Synergy
$0.35
Visions of Ruin+52% Synergy
$0.45
Mahadi, Emporium Master+47% Synergy
$1.94
Accursed Marauder+47% Synergy
$0.31
Deadly Dispute+47% Synergy
$0.34
Juri, Master of the Revue+44% Synergy
$0.26
Plaguecrafter+43% Synergy
$0.36
Kalain, Reclusive Painter+42% Synergy
$0.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks.
Pitiless Plunderer+42% Synergy
$3.01
Xorn+40% Synergy
$8.71
Mayhem Devil+39% Synergy
$0.31
Mirkwood Bats+39% Synergy
$0.81
Big Score+36% Synergy
$0.70
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.06
Goldspan Dragon+34% Synergy
$6.15
Blasphemous Edict+33% Synergy
$3.57
Professional Face-Breaker+32% Synergy
$6.34
Village Rites+27% Synergy
$0.83
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$103.87
Orcish Bowmasters0% Synergy
$46.19
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$122.46
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
$65.70
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
$68.30
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$42.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+38% Synergy
$0.26
The Balrog of Moria+37% Synergy
$0.38
Greedy Freebooter+36% Synergy
$0.34
Crime Novelist+34% Synergy
$1.03
Fleshbag Marauder+33% Synergy
$0.19
Merciless Executioner+33% Synergy
$0.73
Ruthless Technomancer+32% Synergy
$3.71
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+30% Synergy
$0.28
Grim Hireling+27% Synergy
$15.53
Captain Lannery Storm+24% Synergy
$0.25
Rankle and Torbran+24% Synergy
$0.24
Warren Soultrader+23% Synergy
$12.13
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+23% Synergy
$12.77
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+21% Synergy
$0.20
Demon's Disciple+20% Synergy
$0.35
Viscera Seer+19% Synergy
$0.34
Decadent Dragon+19% Synergy
$1.61
Shambling Ghast+19% Synergy
$0.37
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+19% Synergy
$0.70
Academy Manufactor+18% Synergy
$6.84
Reassembling Skeleton+18% Synergy
$0.24
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+18% Synergy
$0.44
Reckless Barbarian+17% Synergy
$0.35
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+14% Synergy
$4.80
Pawn of Ulamog+14% Synergy
$1.53
Patron of the Arts+14% Synergy
$0.26
Blood Pet+12% Synergy
$0.51
Marionette Apprentice+11% Synergy
$1.06
Nadier's Nightblade+11% Synergy
$0.33
Skullport Merchant+11% Synergy
$0.13
Morbid Opportunist+10% Synergy
$0.41
Scuzzback Scrounger+10% Synergy
$0.80
Generous Plunderer+10% Synergy
$12.54
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+10% Synergy
$2.24
Goldhound+10% Synergy
$0.12
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+8% Synergy
$0.31
Ancient Copper Dragon+8% Synergy
$101.64
Priest of Forgotten Gods+8% Synergy
$0.69
Gravelighter+8% Synergy
$0.38
Skirk Prospector+7% Synergy
$0.29
Ophiomancer+7% Synergy
$0.60
Disciple of Bolas+7% Synergy
$0.31
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia+7% Synergy
$2.27
Marionette Master+6% Synergy
$4.43
Carrion Feeder+6% Synergy
$4.41
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+5% Synergy
$2.82
Reckless Fireweaver+5% Synergy
$0.42
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+4% Synergy
$44.87
Solemn Simulacrum+2% Synergy
$0.34
Blood Artist-5% Synergy
$1.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Durin's Bane safe.
Nasty End+30% Synergy
$0.10
Sheoldred's Edict+30% Synergy
$1.72
Corrupted Conviction+22% Synergy
$0.33
Soul Shatter+22% Synergy
$4.10
Fake Your Own Death+15% Synergy
$0.21
Burnt Offering+14% Synergy
$2.58
Flare of Malice+14% Synergy
$1.37
Vona's Hunger+12% Synergy
$5.27
Temur Battle Rage+10% Synergy
$0.19
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.66
Culling the Weak+7% Synergy
$17.64
Reckoner's Bargain+7% Synergy
$1.05
Stinging Study+7% Synergy
$11.98
Malakir Rebirth+6% Synergy
$14.42
Blood for the Blood God!+6% Synergy
$9.77
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
$0.11
Bulk Up+5% Synergy
$0.65
Orcish Medicine+5% Synergy
$0.23
Fling+4% Synergy
$0.26
Eviscerator's Insight+3% Synergy
$0.26
Sacrifice+3% Synergy
$16.76
Undying Malice+2% Synergy
$0.38
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
$0.34
Plumb the Forbidden+2% Synergy
$0.32
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.27
Bolt Bend-1% Synergy
$2.36
Feign Death-1% Synergy
$1.17
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
$2.00
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.31
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$14.86
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
$9.58
Demand Answers-5% Synergy
$0.42
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$68.08
Chaos Warp-9% Synergy
$0.32
Dark Ritual-9% Synergy
$5.71
Withering Torment-9% Synergy
$3.44
Untimely Malfunction-9% Synergy
$5.16
Terminate-11% Synergy
$0.39
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.40
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
$26.30
Thrill of Possibility-13% Synergy
$0.27
Bedevil-16% Synergy
$0.31
Rakdos Charm-19% Synergy
$0.40
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Durin's Bane's game plan and control the board.
Lash of the Balrog+36% Synergy
$0.09
Blood Money+31% Synergy
$1.08
Fatal Grudge+28% Synergy
$0.20
Crack the Earth+28% Synergy
$0.19
Too Greedily, Too Deep+27% Synergy
$0.28
Seize the Spoils+25% Synergy
$0.20
Strike It Rich+17% Synergy
$1.26
Smallpox+17% Synergy
$0.36
Brass's Bounty+16% Synergy
$0.41
Victimize+15% Synergy
$1.32
Seize the Spotlight+13% Synergy
$15.04
Pirate's Pillage+13% Synergy
$0.48
Isengard Unleashed+9% Synergy
$2.20
Mire in Misery+9% Synergy
$0.67
Infernal Plunge+8% Synergy
$0.52
Season of Loss+8% Synergy
$0.94
Inspired Tinkering+7% Synergy
$0.77
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.12
Pitiless Carnage+7% Synergy
$0.34
Diabolic Intent+6% Synergy
$16.12
Glimpse the Impossible+6% Synergy
$0.24
Make an Example+6% Synergy
$8.97
Skull Storm+6% Synergy
$0.83
Barter in Blood+6% Synergy
$0.13
Lich-Knights' Conquest+5% Synergy
$1.32
Pox+5% Synergy
$5.49
Living Death+4% Synergy
$1.93
Dread Return+4% Synergy
$0.47
Hit the Mother Lode+4% Synergy
$0.40
Reckless Endeavor+4% Synergy
$9.33
Torment of Hailfire+1% Synergy
$29.01
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.38
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.32
Read the Bones-5% Synergy
$0.29
Reanimate-6% Synergy
$9.11
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$4.78
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$0.35
Vandalblast-14% Synergy
$2.39
Sign in Blood-14% Synergy
$2.77
Blasphemous Act-16% Synergy
$0.71
Faithless Looting-17% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Reaver Cleaver+35% Synergy
$11.24
Ashnod's Altar+22% Synergy
$14.33
Beamtown Beatstick+19% Synergy
$0.53
Diamond Pick-Axe+17% Synergy
$0.76
Phyrexian Altar+14% Synergy
$54.47
Mask of Griselbrand+11% Synergy
$0.47
Two-Handed Axe+11% Synergy
$1.64
Treasure Map+10% Synergy
$0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble+8% Synergy
$0.31
Vat of Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.30
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$3.42
Goldvein Pick+7% Synergy
$0.26
Oni-Cult Anvil+6% Synergy
$0.31
Embercleave+6% Synergy
$9.16
Mishra's Bauble+5% Synergy
$2.05
Tithing Blade+5% Synergy
$0.42
Skullclamp+4% Synergy
$5.80
Collector's Vault+4% Synergy
$1.71
Tarrian's Journal+4% Synergy
$0.42
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$37.04
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
$1.02
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
$30.33
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.90
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$3.40
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Durin's Bane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
There and Back Again+37% Synergy
$3.55
Spiteful Banditry+32% Synergy
$8.03
Revel in Riches+21% Synergy
$17.67
Rain of Riches+21% Synergy
$1.05
Descent into Avernus+18% Synergy
$12.01
Black Market Connections+17% Synergy
$17.71
Sticky Fingers+16% Synergy
$0.32
Obsessive Pursuit+14% Synergy
$0.50
Alchemist's Talent+14% Synergy
$3.06
Rakdos Joins Up+12% Synergy
$0.40
Curse of Opulence+11% Synergy
$1.56
Grave Pact+10% Synergy
$29.84
Sarkhan's Unsealing+9% Synergy
$1.11
Shiny Impetus+8% Synergy
$0.28
Goblin Bombardment+7% Synergy
$3.74
Dictate of Erebos+7% Synergy
$21.52
Guild Artisan+7% Synergy
$0.30
Fiery Emancipation+5% Synergy
$16.91
Bitterblossom+5% Synergy
$33.29
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+5% Synergy
$7.64
Call of the Ring+4% Synergy
$3.38
City on Fire+2% Synergy
$11.18
Vampiric Rites+2% Synergy
$0.18
Bastion of Remembrance+1% Synergy
$0.23
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$3.41
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
$7.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault+23% Synergy
$1.65
Phyrexian Tower+17% Synergy
$23.60
Rogue's Passage+14% Synergy
$0.31
Barad-dûr+14% Synergy
$1.42
The Black Gate+9% Synergy
$7.12
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.26
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$5.57
High Market+6% Synergy
$0.43
Kher Keep+6% Synergy
$0.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+5% Synergy
$5.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+4% Synergy
$32.34
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+4% Synergy
$20.37
Field of Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.33
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
$1.93
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+2% Synergy
$2.42
Spymaster's Vault+2% Synergy
$0.74
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
$0.55
Spinerock Knoll-1% Synergy
$1.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$11.37
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$29.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$59.72
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$2.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
$0.32
Glittering Stockpile+9% Synergy
$0.39
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.35
Lotus Petal+2% Synergy
$39.85
Liquimetal Torque+2% Synergy
$3.26
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.17
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Signet-10% Synergy
$2.34
Talisman of Indulgence-18% Synergy
$3.52
Fellwar Stone-20% Synergy
$0.64
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Durin's Bane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+22% Synergy
$0.24
Terramorphic Expanse+20% Synergy
$0.31
Fabled Passage+15% Synergy
$0.96
Mount Doom+11% Synergy
$7.62
Prismatic Vista+9% Synergy
$38.27
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.28
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.66
Malakir Rebirth+6% Synergy
$14.42
Maestros Theater+6% Synergy
$0.25
Riveteers Overlook+6% Synergy
$0.27
Shire Terrace+6% Synergy
$0.24
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$16.43
Marsh Flats+5% Synergy
$28.65
Rocky Tar Pit+5% Synergy
$0.29
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$31.87
Polluted Delta+4% Synergy
$18.81
Verdant Catacombs+4% Synergy
$29.49
Scalding Tarn+4% Synergy
$34.74
Wooded Foothills+3% Synergy
$16.43
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.30
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.15
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.19
Rakdos Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.09
Boggart Trawler0% Synergy
$0.94
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.34
Blightstep Pathway-1% Synergy
$5.43
Dragonskull Summit-2% Synergy
$0.52
Geothermal Bog-2% Synergy
$0.16
Bloodsoaked Insight-2% Synergy
$0.32
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.24
Sulfurous Springs-3% Synergy
$1.22
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
$0.36
Blood Crypt-3% Synergy
$9.42
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.31
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$14.86
Luxury Suite-4% Synergy
$30.15
Haunted Ridge-4% Synergy
$7.75
Bloodfell Caves-5% Synergy
$0.20
Badlands-5% Synergy
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Carnarium-6% Synergy
$0.36
Canyon Slough-7% Synergy
$0.34
Raucous Theater-8% Synergy
$10.94
Blackcleave Cliffs-8% Synergy
$1.55
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.36
Tainted Peak-9% Synergy
$0.48
Temple of Malice-9% Synergy
$0.19
Blazemire Verge-9% Synergy
$9.26
Graven Cairns-10% Synergy
$3.11
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.34
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