The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
$0.40
$0.40Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4789
Current Rank
#3862
Last Month
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks.
Giantfall+25% Synergy
$0.23
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's abilities and overall game plan.
Warstorm Surge+46% Synergy
$0.88
Reality Scramble+43% Synergy
$0.47
Aspiring Champion+39% Synergy
$0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+38% Synergy
$51.61
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+36% Synergy
$0.62
Transmogrify+36% Synergy
$0.36
Chaotic Transformation+36% Synergy
$0.13
Divergent Transformations+36% Synergy
$0.32
Phyrexian Reclamation+35% Synergy
$1.88
Too Greedily, Too Deep+35% Synergy
$0.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks.
Grim Tutor+35% Synergy
$26.18
Profane Tutor+30% Synergy
$4.13
Whip of Erebos+28% Synergy
$6.01
Fake Your Own Death+28% Synergy
$0.19
Black Market Connections+25% Synergy
$16.50
Lightning Greaves+19% Synergy
$4.55
Untimely Malfunction+18% Synergy
$6.20
Chaos Warp+16% Synergy
$0.46
Feed the Swarm-3% Synergy
$0.27
Blasphemous Act-4% Synergy
$0.78
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Vampiric Tutor+25% Synergy
$62.78
Demonic Tutor+21% Synergy
$61.48
Imperial Seal+16% Synergy
$145.17
Field of the Dead+6% Synergy
$37.05
Ancient Tomb+5% Synergy
$110.44
The One Ring-1% Synergy
$105.32
Gamble-3% Synergy
$13.64
Jeska's Will-17% Synergy
$41.91
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
The Balrog of Moria+30% Synergy
$0.57
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+26% Synergy
$0.34
Demon Wall+20% Synergy
$0.19
Rakdos, the Showstopper+19% Synergy
$2.18
Summon: G.F. Ifrit+19% Synergy
$0.20
Harvester of Souls+18% Synergy
$2.45
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+17% Synergy
$1.43
Rot-Curse Rakshasa+17% Synergy
$1.84
Crashing Drawbridge+17% Synergy
$0.48
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+17% Synergy
$0.36
Patron of the Arts+16% Synergy
$0.18
Captain Lannery Storm+14% Synergy
$0.28
Lizard Blades+14% Synergy
$2.81
Queen Brahne+13% Synergy
$0.22
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+13% Synergy
$3.02
Rune-Scarred Demon+11% Synergy
$0.79
Shadowborn Apostle+11% Synergy
$1.56
Misery's Shadow+11% Synergy
$0.23
Professional Face-Breaker+10% Synergy
$8.57
Black Waltz No. 3+10% Synergy
$0.32
Sauron, the Lidless Eye+10% Synergy
$5.11
Bringer of the Last Gift+10% Synergy
$1.00
Abhorrent Overlord+10% Synergy
$0.41
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar+10% Synergy
$0.71
Draugr Necromancer+10% Synergy
$0.30
Chaos Terminator Lord+10% Synergy
$0.89
Doom Whisperer+9% Synergy
$5.66
Ayara, First of Locthwain+9% Synergy
$6.65
Bloodthirster+9% Synergy
$27.99
Herald of Slaanesh+9% Synergy
$6.56
Vile Mutilator+9% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+8% Synergy
$4.37
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+8% Synergy
$0.40
Doom Weaver+7% Synergy
$3.04
Dread Cacodemon+7% Synergy
$3.37
Stirring Bard+7% Synergy
$0.06
Burnished Hart+6% Synergy
$0.23
Blood Speaker+6% Synergy
$0.45
Abyssal Persecutor+6% Synergy
$1.89
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+5% Synergy
$12.71
Anje Falkenrath+5% Synergy
$1.28
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+4% Synergy
$3.43
Xorn+3% Synergy
$8.49
Ruthless Technomancer+3% Synergy
$3.43
Kardur, Doomscourge0% Synergy
$0.72
Rakdos, Lord of Riots0% Synergy
$0.82
Prosper, Tome-Bound0% Synergy
$14.20
Grim Hireling-2% Synergy
$16.82
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.29
Mayhem Devil-6% Synergy
$0.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Flame of Udûn safe.
Hagra Mauling+37% Synergy
$1.07
Guff Rewrites History+31% Synergy
$3.71
Malakir Rebirth+24% Synergy
$12.19
Abnormal Endurance+21% Synergy
$0.15
Tibalt's Trickery+19% Synergy
$10.31
Feign Death+15% Synergy
$1.01
Wild Magic Surge+12% Synergy
$1.43
Fling+10% Synergy
$0.05
Psychotic Fury+10% Synergy
$1.09
Price of Fame+10% Synergy
$0.28
Big Score+9% Synergy
$1.02
Fell the Profane+8% Synergy
$4.62
Corrupted Conviction+8% Synergy
$0.31
Bolt Bend+8% Synergy
$2.39
Reckoner's Bargain+8% Synergy
$1.36
Kazuul's Fury+7% Synergy
$0.55
Hero's Demise+7% Synergy
$0.88
Nasty End+6% Synergy
$0.09
Flick a Coin+6% Synergy
$0.14
Unleash Fury+5% Synergy
$0.50
Spikefield Hazard+5% Synergy
$0.42
Fanatical Offering+5% Synergy
$1.18
Baleful Mastery+5% Synergy
$5.21
Goblin Surprise+5% Synergy
$0.22
Redirect Lightning+4% Synergy
$10.49
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$12.87
Bitter Triumph+2% Synergy
$1.33
Burnt Offering+2% Synergy
$2.52
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.25
Go for the Throat-1% Synergy
$0.56
Red Elemental Blast-2% Synergy
$12.21
Infernal Grasp-4% Synergy
$0.35
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$67.74
Deadly Dispute-9% Synergy
$0.37
Village Rites-9% Synergy
$0.49
Deadly Rollick-10% Synergy
$24.93
Lightning Bolt-11% Synergy
$2.93
Dark Ritual-13% Synergy
$4.61
Withering Torment-13% Synergy
$3.65
Bedevil-14% Synergy
$1.58
Terminate-18% Synergy
$0.35
Rakdos Charm-28% Synergy
$0.40
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's game plan and control the board.
Dark Petition+31% Synergy
$3.25
Collision of Realms+28% Synergy
$0.23
Bond of Revival+28% Synergy
$0.11
Beseech the Mirror+25% Synergy
$21.03
Quarrel's End+21% Synergy
$0.19
Beacon of Unrest+20% Synergy
$0.26
Lively Dirge+16% Synergy
$0.78
Burn Down the House+16% Synergy
$0.37
Insatiable Avarice+14% Synergy
$8.21
Shreds of Sanity+14% Synergy
$0.15
Indomitable Creativity+14% Synergy
$0.70
Dreadbore+13% Synergy
$0.58
Call the Mountain Chocobo+10% Synergy
$0.16
Read the Bones+9% Synergy
$0.25
Sundering Eruption+8% Synergy
$1.33
Agate Assault+8% Synergy
$0.11
Blasphemous Edict+7% Synergy
$5.54
Agadeem's Awakening+7% Synergy
$20.73
Anger of the Gods+7% Synergy
$0.40
Yamabushi's Storm+7% Synergy
$0.21
Descent of the Dragons+7% Synergy
$2.36
Cruel Tutor+7% Synergy
$41.29
Diabolic Intent+6% Synergy
$13.36
Mutinous Massacre+6% Synergy
$0.29
Visions of Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.49
Diabolic Tutor+5% Synergy
$1.97
Demonic Counsel+5% Synergy
$1.70
Spectacular Showdown+5% Synergy
$0.47
Bloodsoaked Insight+4% Synergy
$0.32
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$7.98
Hit the Mother Lode+4% Synergy
$0.36
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.42
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
$6.70
Decree of Pain+2% Synergy
$0.32
Wheel of Fortune+1% Synergy
$1907.80
Damnation0% Synergy
$20.08
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$8.07
Victimize-1% Synergy
$0.51
Disrupt Decorum-1% Synergy
$3.86
Mana Geyser-5% Synergy
$1.63
Faithless Looting-7% Synergy
$0.35
Night's Whisper-9% Synergy
$0.37
Toxic Deluge-11% Synergy
$7.86
Vandalblast-16% Synergy
$2.55
Sign in Blood-16% Synergy
$2.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Urabrask's Forge+27% Synergy
$1.02
Lifeline+25% Synergy
$47.16
Cauldron of Souls+24% Synergy
$6.55
Vorrac Battlehorns+21% Synergy
$0.96
Mimic Vat+20% Synergy
$0.55
Whispersilk Cloak+17% Synergy
$3.15
Idol of Oblivion+15% Synergy
$0.78
Manifold Key+13% Synergy
$1.02
The Cauldron of Eternity+13% Synergy
$1.48
Two-Handed Axe+13% Synergy
$1.38
Goldvein Pick+13% Synergy
$0.23
Stone of Erech+10% Synergy
$0.28
Long-Range Sensor+10% Synergy
$0.26
World Map+9% Synergy
$0.21
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+7% Synergy
$2.41
The Darkness Crystal+7% Synergy
$4.16
Thrumming Stone+7% Synergy
$16.75
Goblin Charbelcher+7% Synergy
$0.35
Beamtown Beatstick+6% Synergy
$0.44
Treasure Map+6% Synergy
$0.40
Chimil, the Inner Sun+6% Synergy
$5.23
Cloud Key+6% Synergy
$1.21
Embercleave+6% Synergy
$9.56
Wishclaw Talisman+5% Synergy
$2.27
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$39.71
Bontu's Monument+3% Synergy
$14.14
Herald's Horn+3% Synergy
$4.95
The Reaver Cleaver+2% Synergy
$10.40
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.26
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$10.89
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
$1.88
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
The Cruelty of Gix+32% Synergy
$1.37
Stensia Uprising+28% Synergy
$0.15
Where Ancients Tread+28% Synergy
$0.71
Curse of Disturbance+27% Synergy
$1.49
Virtue of Persistence+23% Synergy
$7.81
Ghoulish Procession+21% Synergy
$0.17
Endless Whispers+21% Synergy
$5.69
Dawn of the Dead+21% Synergy
$2.02
Gimli's Reckless Might+21% Synergy
$3.16
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+20% Synergy
$1.43
Palace Siege+20% Synergy
$1.07
Splinter Twin+19% Synergy
$8.47
Daring Piracy+17% Synergy
$0.43
Rain of Gore+17% Synergy
$9.96
Shifting Shadow+11% Synergy
$0.28
Leyline of the Void+10% Synergy
$0.52
Uncivil Unrest+9% Synergy
$20.76
Demonic Covenant+9% Synergy
$0.24
Phyrexian Arena+8% Synergy
$3.64
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+7% Synergy
$7.30
Blood Mist+7% Synergy
$0.15
Impact Tremors+6% Synergy
$1.76
Dreadhorde Invasion+6% Synergy
$0.95
The Eldest Reborn+6% Synergy
$0.29
Possibility Storm+6% Synergy
$3.28
Guild Artisan+6% Synergy
$0.18
Mana Flare+6% Synergy
$1.22
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$3.06
Animate Dead+5% Synergy
$8.61
Oversold Cemetery+5% Synergy
$1.61
Liliana's Contract+5% Synergy
$4.00
Bitterblossom+4% Synergy
$32.37
Necromancy+4% Synergy
$12.65
Descent into Avernus+1% Synergy
$13.05
City on Fire+1% Synergy
$12.25
Curse of Opulence+1% Synergy
$1.09
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog, Flame of Udûn to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+23% Synergy
$7.51
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+13% Synergy
$7.49
Liliana of the Veil+10% Synergy
$4.35
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+10% Synergy
$6.44
Chandra, Flameshaper+9% Synergy
$1.14
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame+6% Synergy
$0.59
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+4% Synergy
$1.13
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Den of the Bugbear+27% Synergy
$1.40
Fountainport+25% Synergy
$2.56
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+24% Synergy
$2.41
Kher Keep+22% Synergy
$0.26
Access Tunnel+22% Synergy
$0.35
Springjack Pasture+21% Synergy
$0.80
Volrath's Stronghold+20% Synergy
$94.69
Castle Locthwain+12% Synergy
$3.62
Mines of Moria+10% Synergy
$1.38
Westvale Abbey+9% Synergy
$4.24
The Black Gate+8% Synergy
$11.73
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+8% Synergy
$3.79
Witch's Clinic+7% Synergy
$11.53
War Room+7% Synergy
$8.62
Rogue's Passage+5% Synergy
$0.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+5% Synergy
$10.18
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$0.99
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$5.04
Witch's Cottage+4% Synergy
$0.89
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+2% Synergy
$35.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$0.68
Mortuary Mire+1% Synergy
$0.42
Arena of Glory0% Synergy
$10.91
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$31.12
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+15% Synergy
$0.81
Dungeoneer's Pack+7% Synergy
$0.10
The Soul Stone+5% Synergy
$63.53
Talisman of Indulgence+2% Synergy
$2.98
Charcoal Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.32
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Signet-2% Synergy
$2.80
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.25
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
$1.04
Mind Stone-11% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Signet-14% Synergy
$0.39
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
$1.06
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Hagra Mauling+37% Synergy
$1.07
Blood Crypt+28% Synergy
$10.03
Luxury Suite+26% Synergy
$27.86
Reflecting Pool+25% Synergy
$10.47
Mirrex+25% Synergy
$0.44
Malakir Rebirth+24% Synergy
$12.19
Rakdos Carnarium+21% Synergy
$0.67
Canyon Slough+20% Synergy
$0.26
Haunted Ridge+18% Synergy
$7.63
Raucous Theater+17% Synergy
$10.60
Cavern of Souls+17% Synergy
$48.44
Path of Ancestry+16% Synergy
$0.16
Bloodstained Mire+14% Synergy
$16.68
Blazemire Verge+13% Synergy
$11.76
Fabled Passage+13% Synergy
$2.32
Dragonskull Summit+12% Synergy
$0.38
Exotic Orchard+12% Synergy
$0.24
Prismatic Vista+12% Synergy
$35.16
Evolving Wilds+11% Synergy
$0.26
Urza's Cave+10% Synergy
$1.91
Cabaretti Courtyard+10% Synergy
$0.35
Graven Cairns+9% Synergy
$3.76
Arid Mesa+9% Synergy
$28.92
Riveteers Overlook+9% Synergy
$0.34
Badlands+8% Synergy
Fell the Profane+8% Synergy
$4.62
Sundering Eruption+8% Synergy
$1.33
Verdant Catacombs+7% Synergy
$28.28
Scalding Tarn+7% Synergy
$30.42
Agadeem's Awakening+7% Synergy
$20.73
Blightstep Pathway+6% Synergy
$5.10
Terramorphic Expanse+6% Synergy
$0.34
Polluted Delta+6% Synergy
$18.93
Bloodsoaked Insight+4% Synergy
$0.32
Wooded Foothills+4% Synergy
$18.02
Sulfurous Springs+3% Synergy
$1.94
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
$26.24
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$12.87
Geothermal Bog+1% Synergy
$0.29
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Malice-2% Synergy
$0.18
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.27
Mountain-8% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.22
Bloodfell Caves-8% Synergy
$0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs-9% Synergy
$1.43
Smoldering Marsh-13% Synergy
$0.32
Tainted Peak-14% Synergy
$0.36
Shadowblood Ridge-17% Synergy
$0.30
Foreboding Ruins-21% Synergy
$0.28
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
The Balrog of Moria
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Monoxa, Midway Manager
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Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin