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The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
Price tag $0.53

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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Chaos 33% Polymorph 17% Shadowborn Apostles 17% Treasure 17%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Polymorph game on their own.

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+95% Synergy $166.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $119.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+86% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+82% Synergy $69.17

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Polymorph plan in The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Aspiring Champion Aspiring Champion
+100% Synergy $0.55

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's Polymorph deck ahead.

Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+99% Synergy $2.95
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+99% Synergy $0.12
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+98% Synergy $1.00
Feign Death Feign Death
+94% Synergy $0.78
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+93% Synergy $0.24
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+89% Synergy $5.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+87% Synergy $10.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+85% Synergy $13.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+82% Synergy $8.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+53% Synergy $0.36
Divergent Transformations Divergent Transformations
+100% Synergy $0.65

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Polymorph game plan forward for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn.

Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+99% Synergy $0.30
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+99% Synergy $0.27
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
+99% Synergy $43.20
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+98% Synergy $4.02
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+96% Synergy $21.21
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+96% Synergy $23.87
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+95% Synergy $0.84
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+59% Synergy $0.24
Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+100% Synergy $0.28
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+100% Synergy $0.53
Bond of Revival Bond of Revival
+100% Synergy $0.10
Shreds of Sanity Shreds of Sanity
+100% Synergy $0.14
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+100% Synergy $0.25
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+100% Synergy $0.66
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+100% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Polymorph decks.

Manifold Key Manifold Key
+99% Synergy $1.50
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+99% Synergy $8.87
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+99% Synergy $1.08
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+99% Synergy $1.57
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+99% Synergy $1.45
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+97% Synergy $3.15
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+95% Synergy $1.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+95% Synergy $2.18
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+93% Synergy $9.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+65% Synergy $4.10
Lifeline Lifeline
+100% Synergy $42.76

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Polymorph strategy in The Balrog, Flame of Udûn decks.

Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+99% Synergy $0.38
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+99% Synergy $0.98
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+99% Synergy $2.79
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+98% Synergy $7.00
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+97% Synergy $8.32
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+96% Synergy $1.43
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+96% Synergy $2.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+82% Synergy $10.53
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+100% Synergy $1.63
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+100% Synergy $2.07
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+100% Synergy $5.96
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+100% Synergy $4.94
Stensia Uprising Stensia Uprising
+100% Synergy $0.29
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+100% Synergy $0.45
Rain of Gore Rain of Gore
+100% Synergy $7.57
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+100% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's Polymorph game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+98% Synergy $10.03

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Balrog, Flame of Udûn Polymorph decks.

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+99% Synergy $136.49
Fountainport Fountainport
+99% Synergy $2.95
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+98% Synergy $1.58
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+97% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+97% Synergy $0.54
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+96% Synergy $3.41
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+96% Synergy $2.74
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+94% Synergy $4.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+81% Synergy $55.48
Springjack Pasture Springjack Pasture
+100% Synergy $0.96

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's Polymorph strategy.

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+98% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+45% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+42% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's Polymorph decks.

Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+98% Synergy $1.00
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+97% Synergy $5.71
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+95% Synergy $30.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+95% Synergy $51.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+91% Synergy $0.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+85% Synergy $13.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+84% Synergy $0.27
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+80% Synergy $0.25
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+78% Synergy $10.60
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+69% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+69% Synergy $0.30
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+69% Synergy $5.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+69% Synergy $11.09
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+64% Synergy $1.22
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+62% Synergy $8.71
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+54% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+53% Synergy $8.55
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+53% Synergy $0.49
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+37% Synergy $0.66
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+37% Synergy $0.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mirrex Mirrex
+100% Synergy $0.87

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog, Flame of Udûn: Polymorph.

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Scion of Halaster Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Scion of Halaster
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Faceless One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Faceless One
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Popular Entertainer Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Popular Entertainer
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Vial Smasher the Fierce Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Krark, the Thumbless Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Krark, the Thumbless
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
Krark, the Thumbless Vial Smasher the Fierce Krark, the Thumbless // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Rohgahh of Kher Keep Rohgahh of Kher Keep
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
The Tenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Tenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
Starke of Rath Starke of Rath
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Passionate Archaeologist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Passionate Archaeologist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Monoxa, Midway Manager Monoxa, Midway Manager
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
Blim, Comedic Genius Blim, Comedic Genius
Lady Orca Lady Orca
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Jeska, Thrice Reborn Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh