The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
$0.31
$0.31Legendary 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
#4159
Current Rank
#3742
Last Month
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's abilities and overall game plan.
The Balrog of Moria+35% Synergy
$0.40
Reality Scramble+33% Synergy
$0.46
Warstorm Surge+33% Synergy
$2.06
Grim Tutor+32% Synergy
$23.02
Transmogrify+28% Synergy
$0.21
Aspiring Champion+28% Synergy
$0.25
Chaotic Transformation+28% Synergy
$0.11
Divergent Transformations+28% Synergy
$0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation+28% Synergy
$0.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+28% Synergy
$46.40
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks.
Urabrask's Forge+28% Synergy
$0.78
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+27% Synergy
$0.25
Whip of Erebos+23% Synergy
$5.94
Black Market Connections+20% Synergy
$11.64
Lightning Greaves+17% Synergy
$3.60
Phyrexian Arena+9% Synergy
$3.69
Chaos Warp+7% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots+1% Synergy
$1.40
Feed the Swarm-2% Synergy
$0.23
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$1.43
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+19% Synergy
$47.62
Vampiric Tutor+19% Synergy
$58.14
Imperial Seal+17% Synergy
$134.49
Field of the Dead+7% Synergy
$35.01
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$90.87
Gamble-3% Synergy
$9.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+22% Synergy
$0.28
Sauron, the Lidless Eye+18% Synergy
$3.98
Patron of the Arts+17% Synergy
$0.12
Demon Wall+17% Synergy
$0.11
Summon: G.F. Ifrit+16% Synergy
$0.03
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer+14% Synergy
$1.46
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar+14% Synergy
$0.37
Crashing Drawbridge+14% Synergy
$0.42
Rot-Curse Rakshasa+14% Synergy
$0.49
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+13% Synergy
$2.86
Rakdos, the Showstopper+12% Synergy
$1.64
Lizard Blades+11% Synergy
$2.18
Harvester of Souls+11% Synergy
$0.91
Captain Lannery Storm+11% Synergy
$0.22
Vile Mutilator+11% Synergy
$0.11
Basal Thrull+11% Synergy
$0.15
Draugr Necromancer+11% Synergy
$0.17
Misery's Shadow+11% Synergy
$0.17
Rose Room Treasurer+11% Synergy
$0.42
Chaos Terminator Lord+11% Synergy
$0.72
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+11% Synergy
$0.12
Abhorrent Overlord+10% Synergy
$0.33
Bringer of the Last Gift+10% Synergy
$0.77
Blood Pet+9% Synergy
$0.45
Herald of Slaanesh+9% Synergy
$6.40
Queen Brahne+8% Synergy
$0.14
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+8% Synergy
$0.38
Cunning Coyote+8% Synergy
$0.05
Xorn+7% Synergy
$6.88
Rune-Scarred Demon+7% Synergy
$0.81
Doom Weaver+7% Synergy
$1.29
Su-Chi Cave Guard+7% Synergy
$0.10
Gravelighter+7% Synergy
$0.18
Void Maw+7% Synergy
$0.54
Black Waltz No. 3+6% Synergy
$0.18
Burnished Hart+5% Synergy
$0.08
Reassembling Skeleton+5% Synergy
$0.13
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+5% Synergy
$3.11
Disciple of Bolas+5% Synergy
$0.21
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+5% Synergy
$0.25
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+5% Synergy
$5.22
Florian, Voldaren Scion+4% Synergy
$0.22
Rakdos, the Muscle+4% Synergy
$0.70
Professional Face-Breaker+3% Synergy
$5.76
Viscera Seer+1% Synergy
$0.29
Kardur, Doomscourge-2% Synergy
$0.50
Grim Hireling-2% Synergy
$13.28
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.25
Pitiless Plunderer-5% Synergy
$1.59
Mayhem Devil-9% Synergy
$0.20
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog, Flame of Udûn safe.
Hagra Mauling+27% Synergy
$0.94
Guff Rewrites History+25% Synergy
$3.75
Fake Your Own Death+23% Synergy
$0.05
Fling+18% Synergy
$0.06
Abnormal Endurance+18% Synergy
$0.14
Nasty End+17% Synergy
$0.08
Feign Death+16% Synergy
$0.74
Wild Magic Surge+16% Synergy
$1.37
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
$8.37
Tibalt's Trickery+13% Synergy
$7.72
Flick a Coin+13% Synergy
$0.14
Corrupted Conviction+12% Synergy
$0.19
Psychotic Fury+11% Synergy
$0.95
Untimely Malfunction+10% Synergy
$5.97
Fell the Profane+8% Synergy
$5.29
Reckoner's Bargain+8% Synergy
$1.02
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.77
Smite the Deathless+7% Synergy
$0.06
Unleash Fury+6% Synergy
$0.40
Altar's Reap+6% Synergy
$0.43
Cast into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.44
Goblin Surprise+6% Synergy
$0.08
Fanatical Offering+5% Synergy
$0.84
Spikefield Hazard+5% Synergy
$0.30
Baleful Mastery+5% Synergy
$4.89
Plumb the Forbidden+4% Synergy
$0.47
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.77
Kazuul's Fury+3% Synergy
$0.54
Burnt Offering+2% Synergy
$1.12
Bitter Triumph+2% Synergy
$0.66
Bolt Bend+1% Synergy
$3.28
Go for the Throat0% Synergy
$0.53
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
$1.49
Red Elemental Blast-2% Synergy
$10.42
Abrade-3% Synergy
$0.13
Infernal Grasp-3% Synergy
$0.20
Deadly Dispute-4% Synergy
$0.23
Deflecting Swat-5% Synergy
$48.29
Village Rites-5% Synergy
$0.22
Deadly Rollick-6% Synergy
$18.20
Lightning Bolt-10% Synergy
$1.26
Withering Torment-11% Synergy
$3.35
Bedevil-13% Synergy
$0.47
Terminate-17% Synergy
$0.50
Dark Ritual-19% Synergy
$3.43
Rakdos Charm-21% Synergy
$0.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's game plan and control the board.
Too Greedily, Too Deep+28% Synergy
$0.17
Dark Petition+25% Synergy
$2.81
Profane Tutor+24% Synergy
$3.18
Collision of Realms+22% Synergy
$0.11
Bond of Revival+22% Synergy
$0.12
Beacon of Unrest+21% Synergy
$0.28
Beseech the Mirror+18% Synergy
$15.18
Quarrel's End+18% Synergy
$0.08
Call the Mountain Chocobo+16% Synergy
$0.04
Lively Dirge+14% Synergy
$0.43
Burn Down the House+13% Synergy
$0.32
Insatiable Avarice+12% Synergy
$2.45
Mutinous Massacre+12% Synergy
$0.18
Indomitable Creativity+11% Synergy
$0.72
Shreds of Sanity+11% Synergy
$0.12
Sundering Eruption+10% Synergy
$1.04
Visions of Ruin+10% Synergy
$0.49
Agate Assault+10% Synergy
$0.03
Read the Bones+9% Synergy
$0.16
Dreadbore+9% Synergy
$0.50
Yamabushi's Storm+7% Synergy
$0.12
Cruel Tutor+7% Synergy
$39.84
Descent of the Dragons+7% Synergy
$2.80
Brotherhood's End+7% Synergy
$0.95
Anger of the Gods+7% Synergy
$0.46
Phyrexian Purge+7% Synergy
$1.92
Bloodsoaked Insight+6% Synergy
$0.19
Thud+6% Synergy
$0.35
Act of Treason+6% Synergy
$0.09
Diabolic Tutor+5% Synergy
$1.81
Spectacular Showdown+5% Synergy
$0.35
Stargaze+5% Synergy
$0.15
Blasphemous Edict+4% Synergy
$4.49
Agadeem's Awakening+4% Synergy
$19.44
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$6.37
Hit the Mother Lode+4% Synergy
$0.22
Diabolic Intent+3% Synergy
$10.50
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
$0.21
Demonic Counsel+2% Synergy
$1.50
Wheel of Fortune+1% Synergy
$1499.99
Wheel of Misfortune+1% Synergy
$4.76
Damnation0% Synergy
$16.92
Disrupt Decorum-1% Synergy
$1.50
Faithless Looting-2% Synergy
$0.31
Reanimate-4% Synergy
$5.63
Victimize-4% Synergy
$0.35
Night's Whisper-8% Synergy
$0.27
Toxic Deluge-11% Synergy
$6.15
Vandalblast-12% Synergy
$2.28
Sign in Blood-16% Synergy
$0.45
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Vorrac Battlehorns+18% Synergy
$0.91
Lifeline+18% Synergy
$33.67
Whispersilk Cloak+17% Synergy
$2.13
Cauldron of Souls+17% Synergy
$4.94
Mimic Vat+17% Synergy
$0.50
Long-Range Sensor+16% Synergy
$0.13
World Map+16% Synergy
$0.06
Goldvein Pick+14% Synergy
$0.08
Two-Handed Axe+14% Synergy
$0.96
The Darkness Crystal+13% Synergy
$2.63
Idol of Oblivion+12% Synergy
$0.51
Stone of Erech+11% Synergy
$0.20
Manifold Key+10% Synergy
$1.28
The Cauldron of Eternity+10% Synergy
$1.33
Beamtown Beatstick+10% Synergy
$0.38
Chimil, the Inner Sun+9% Synergy
$16.34
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+7% Synergy
$1.62
Bontu's Monument+7% Synergy
$7.17
Soul-Guide Lantern+7% Synergy
$0.13
Cellar Door+7% Synergy
$0.06
Goblin Charbelcher+7% Synergy
$0.40
Prying Blade+7% Synergy
$0.17
Treasure Map+6% Synergy
$0.30
Cloud Key+6% Synergy
$1.71
Embercleave+6% Synergy
$9.49
Trailblazer's Boots+5% Synergy
$2.44
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
$0.21
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.40
Herald's Horn+3% Synergy
$3.37
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
$36.28
The Reaver Cleaver+2% Synergy
$9.03
Wishclaw Talisman+1% Synergy
$3.48
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$9.52
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
The Cruelty of Gix+25% Synergy
$1.10
Stensia Uprising+22% Synergy
$0.14
Where Ancients Tread+22% Synergy
$0.67
Curse of Disturbance+21% Synergy
$1.60
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+20% Synergy
$1.02
Gimli's Reckless Might+18% Synergy
$2.34
Ghoulish Procession+18% Synergy
$0.21
Dawn of the Dead+18% Synergy
$2.02
Endless Whispers+18% Synergy
$5.26
Palace Siege+17% Synergy
$1.17
Splinter Twin+16% Synergy
$10.79
Virtue of Persistence+16% Synergy
$5.93
Rain of Gore+14% Synergy
$10.48
Daring Piracy+14% Synergy
$0.25
Blood Mist+11% Synergy
$0.14
Demonic Covenant+11% Synergy
$0.09
Guild Artisan+10% Synergy
$0.11
Uncivil Unrest+10% Synergy
$17.96
Leyline of the Void+10% Synergy
$0.40
Necromancy+8% Synergy
$10.45
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+8% Synergy
$7.59
Impact Tremors+7% Synergy
$1.62
Shifting Shadow+7% Synergy
$0.18
Liliana's Contract+6% Synergy
$4.81
Mana Flare+6% Synergy
$1.07
Dreadhorde Invasion+6% Synergy
$0.73
Call of the Ring+6% Synergy
$1.70
Animate Dead+5% Synergy
$7.60
The Creation of Avacyn+5% Synergy
$0.08
Bitterblossom+4% Synergy
$23.46
Alchemist's Talent+3% Synergy
$2.31
Rising of the Day+2% Synergy
$0.53
Descent into Avernus+1% Synergy
$9.33
City on Fire+1% Synergy
$8.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog, Flame of Udûn to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+26% Synergy
$0.52
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+20% Synergy
$6.70
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+14% Synergy
$7.34
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+12% Synergy
$0.93
Chandra, Flameshaper+12% Synergy
$0.88
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+11% Synergy
$5.60
Liliana of the Veil+10% Synergy
$4.26
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame+6% Synergy
$0.64
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Fountainport+25% Synergy
$4.03
Den of the Bugbear+24% Synergy
$0.97
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+21% Synergy
$1.39
Kher Keep+19% Synergy
$0.16
Access Tunnel+19% Synergy
$0.23
Springjack Pasture+18% Synergy
$0.74
Volrath's Stronghold+17% Synergy
$97.53
Castle Locthwain+8% Synergy
$2.79
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$6.57
War Room+8% Synergy
$4.93
The Black Gate+8% Synergy
$11.13
Rogue's Passage+7% Synergy
$0.39
Mines of Moria+7% Synergy
$1.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+6% Synergy
$7.50
Westvale Abbey+6% Synergy
$4.29
Bojuka Bog+5% Synergy
$0.73
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$4.63
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+2% Synergy
$29.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$0.57
Arena of Glory-4% Synergy
$10.41
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+12% Synergy
$0.84
The Irencrag+7% Synergy
$0.52
Dungeoneer's Pack+7% Synergy
$0.07
Solar Transformer+5% Synergy
$0.09
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.13
Fire Diamond-2% Synergy
$0.25
Charcoal Diamond-2% Synergy
$0.29
Talisman of Indulgence-4% Synergy
$1.59
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.21
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.88
Rakdos Signet-9% Synergy
$0.82
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.38
Sol Ring-20% Synergy
$1.14
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Hagra Mauling+27% Synergy
$0.94
Blood Crypt+26% Synergy
$17.55
Luxury Suite+24% Synergy
$18.71
Reflecting Pool+23% Synergy
$7.73
Rakdos Carnarium+22% Synergy
$0.38
Mirrex+22% Synergy
$0.45
Haunted Ridge+20% Synergy
$5.47
Raucous Theater+16% Synergy
$8.98
Evolving Wilds+16% Synergy
$0.08
Canyon Slough+14% Synergy
$0.08
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
$8.37
Cavern of Souls+14% Synergy
$34.74
Dragonskull Summit+12% Synergy
$0.81
Blazemire Verge+12% Synergy
$5.89
Graven Cairns+12% Synergy
$2.18
Cabaretti Courtyard+11% Synergy
$0.23
Blightstep Pathway+10% Synergy
$4.47
Terramorphic Expanse+10% Synergy
$0.11
Path of Ancestry+10% Synergy
$0.20
Arid Mesa+10% Synergy
$24.08
Fabled Passage+10% Synergy
$4.53
Sundering Eruption+10% Synergy
$1.04
Prismatic Vista+9% Synergy
$31.29
Riveteers Overlook+9% Synergy
$0.24
Bloodstained Mire+8% Synergy
$14.40
Fell the Profane+8% Synergy
$5.29
Verdant Catacombs+8% Synergy
$19.97
Polluted Delta+7% Synergy
$16.15
Scalding Tarn+7% Synergy
$25.45
Urza's Cave+7% Synergy
$2.13
Escape Tunnel+7% Synergy
$0.21
Exotic Orchard+6% Synergy
$0.15
Bloodsoaked Insight+6% Synergy
$0.19
Badlands+5% Synergy
Wooded Foothills+4% Synergy
$13.71
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
$20.00
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.77
Geothermal Bog+2% Synergy
$0.15
Temple of Malice-1% Synergy
$0.19
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.16
Sulfurous Springs-2% Synergy
$0.56
Swamp-5% Synergy
$0.07
Mountain-8% Synergy
$0.09
Tainted Peak-8% Synergy
$0.27
Bloodfell Caves-8% Synergy
$0.06
Command Tower-9% Synergy
$0.19
Blackcleave Cliffs-9% Synergy
$0.63
Smoldering Marsh-12% Synergy
$0.20
Shadowblood Ridge-13% Synergy
$0.27
Foreboding Ruins-16% Synergy
$0.25
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog, Flame of Udûn.
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
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
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rankle and Torbran
The Balrog of Moria
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Monoxa, Midway Manager
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
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past