The Balrog of Moria
$0.38
$0.38Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Links & Decks
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 of Moria decks.
Green Goblin, Revenant+19% Synergy
$0.11
Green Goblin, Nemesis+7% Synergy
$1.39
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Balrog of Moria's abilities and overall game plan.
Too Greedily, Too Deep+56% Synergy
$0.13
Command Beacon+51% Synergy
$6.04
Netherborn Altar+49% Synergy
$0.43
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+49% Synergy
$0.26
Troll of Khazad-dûm+47% Synergy
$0.81
Mines of Moria+44% Synergy
$1.07
Lash of the Balrog+38% Synergy
$0.04
Grave Upheaval+37% Synergy
$0.44
Oliphaunt+36% Synergy
$0.16
Decree of Pain+35% Synergy
$0.19
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog of Moria decks.
Wayfarer's Bauble+30% Synergy
$0.21
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
$0.26
Reanimate+17% Synergy
$5.34
Bedevil+15% Synergy
$0.34
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.21
Terminate+9% Synergy
$0.77
Vandalblast+8% Synergy
$4.78
Blasphemous Act+4% Synergy
$1.88
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.22
Chaos Warp-4% Synergy
$0.51
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+3% Synergy
$29.72
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$75.61
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
$48.88
Jeska's Will-15% Synergy
$28.80
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog of Moria's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ayara, Widow of the Realm+25% Synergy
$0.30
Rampaging War Mammoth+25% Synergy
$0.21
Voracious Fell Beast+23% Synergy
$0.04
Kardur, Doomscourge+22% Synergy
$0.50
Shelob, Dread Weaver+21% Synergy
$0.64
Inferno Titan+21% Synergy
$0.17
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn+21% Synergy
$0.33
Moria Scavenger+18% Synergy
$0.18
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+17% Synergy
$18.50
Merciless Executioner+16% Synergy
$0.47
Balor+15% Synergy
$3.04
Street Wraith+15% Synergy
$0.15
Drannith Stinger+14% Synergy
$0.07
Witch-king of Angmar+13% Synergy
$4.80
Scourge of the Throne+12% Synergy
$0.26
Port Razer+12% Synergy
$0.19
Magmakin Artillerist+12% Synergy
$0.13
Shardless Outlander+12% Synergy
$0.11
Anger+11% Synergy
$1.49
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+11% Synergy
$0.55
Sauron, the Necromancer+11% Synergy
$0.30
Decadent Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.43
Surly Badgersaur+10% Synergy
$9.26
The Warring Triad+10% Synergy
$0.49
Viashino Sandsprinter+10% Synergy
$0.06
Desert Cerodon+10% Synergy
$0.05
Void Beckoner+10% Synergy
$0.11
Mahadi, Emporium Master+9% Synergy
$0.46
Ruthless Technomancer+9% Synergy
$1.58
Filth+9% Synergy
$6.30
Dunland Crebain+9% Synergy
$0.05
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+9% Synergy
$0.10
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.09
Locke, Treasure Hunter+8% Synergy
$0.18
Ardyn, the Usurper+8% Synergy
$1.64
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+8% Synergy
$0.16
Mirkwood Bats+7% Synergy
$0.87
Rakdos, the Showstopper+7% Synergy
$1.82
Glint-Horn Buccaneer+7% Synergy
$5.02
Hellkite Tyrant+7% Synergy
$5.81
Sauron, the Lidless Eye+7% Synergy
$4.41
Feldon of the Third Path+6% Synergy
$0.75
Treasure Nabber+6% Synergy
$1.42
Archfiend of Ifnir+5% Synergy
$3.18
Shadowgrange Archfiend+4% Synergy
$5.90
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+3% Synergy
$0.48
Morbid Opportunist-1% Synergy
$0.16
Xorn-1% Synergy
$7.87
Mayhem Devil-3% Synergy
$1.04
Pitiless Plunderer-3% Synergy
$1.53
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog of Moria safe.
Stinging Study+28% Synergy
$6.17
Archenemy's Charm+27% Synergy
$1.13
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.07
Isildur's Fateful Strike+16% Synergy
$0.18
Thrill of Possibility+15% Synergy
$0.10
Abrade+12% Synergy
$0.18
Unexpected Windfall+12% Synergy
$1.34
Kolaghan's Command+10% Synergy
$0.37
Cast into the Fire+10% Synergy
$0.32
Goryo's Vengeance+10% Synergy
$13.47
Bitter Triumph+9% Synergy
$2.25
Cauldron Dance+9% Synergy
$0.30
Orcish Medicine+9% Synergy
$0.07
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
$0.74
Pyretic Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.07
Live or Die+8% Synergy
$0.10
Bitter Downfall+8% Synergy
$0.05
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.70
Fire Magic+7% Synergy
$1.60
Alesha's Legacy+7% Synergy
$0.08
Locust Spray+7% Synergy
$0.05
Shadow of the Grave+6% Synergy
$0.37
Skycrash+6% Synergy
$0.06
Footbottom Feast+6% Synergy
$0.42
Infernal Grasp+5% Synergy
$0.25
Starstorm+5% Synergy
$0.19
Darkness+4% Synergy
$22.62
Murder+3% Synergy
$0.03
Baleful Mastery+3% Synergy
$2.31
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$1.17
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$1.42
Blood for the Blood God!0% Synergy
$7.18
Saw in Half-3% Synergy
$4.09
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
$8.97
Demand Answers-5% Synergy
$0.28
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$6.34
Village Rites-6% Synergy
$0.30
Tibalt's Trickery-6% Synergy
$9.52
Rakdos Charm-8% Synergy
$0.37
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
$3.35
Deadly Dispute-8% Synergy
$0.37
Withering Torment-8% Synergy
$2.54
Lightning Bolt-8% Synergy
$1.01
Untimely Malfunction-13% Synergy
$4.17
Deadly Rollick-14% Synergy
$18.95
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog of Moria's game plan and control the board.
Wake the Dragon+30% Synergy
$0.15
Visions of Ruin+23% Synergy
$0.49
Languish+23% Synergy
$0.21
Living Death+21% Synergy
$2.45
Devastating Onslaught+14% Synergy
$3.34
Imposing Grandeur+13% Synergy
$1.43
Thud+11% Synergy
$0.29
Seize the Spoils+9% Synergy
$0.38
Zombify+9% Synergy
$0.15
Lidless Gaze+9% Synergy
$0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms+8% Synergy
$3.45
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.08
Foray of Orcs+7% Synergy
$0.08
Reforge the Soul+6% Synergy
$2.78
Assault on Osgiliath+6% Synergy
$0.32
Grim Tutor+5% Synergy
$21.91
Beseech the Queen+5% Synergy
$3.49
Corpse Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.14
Insatiable Avarice+4% Synergy
$2.12
Stitch Together+4% Synergy
$3.00
Earthquake+4% Synergy
$0.76
Syphon Mind+3% Synergy
$0.49
Fevered Suspicion+3% Synergy
$2.02
Molten Collapse+3% Synergy
$0.22
Victimize+2% Synergy
$0.48
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
$5.20
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.02
Pirate's Pillage+2% Synergy
$0.51
Demonic Counsel+2% Synergy
$1.37
Disrupt Decorum+1% Synergy
$0.86
Dread Return+1% Synergy
$0.31
Buried Alive+1% Synergy
$0.93
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$5.95
Exsanguinate-2% Synergy
$0.31
Night's Whisper-3% Synergy
$0.46
Read the Bones-8% Synergy
$0.22
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$0.43
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Campfire+28% Synergy
$0.26
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+15% Synergy
$4.22
Fluctuator+14% Synergy
$0.67
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$2.12
Aettir and Priwen+11% Synergy
$6.17
Elixir+11% Synergy
$0.14
World Map+10% Synergy
$0.09
Stone of Erech+9% Synergy
$0.16
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
$11.59
Expedition Map+8% Synergy
$1.05
Ensnaring Bridge+7% Synergy
$10.86
The Darkness Crystal+6% Synergy
$4.68
Shadowspear+6% Synergy
$36.91
Racers' Scoreboard+6% Synergy
$0.08
Abandoned Sarcophagus+6% Synergy
$0.18
Cryptcaller Chariot+5% Synergy
$0.43
Armillary Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.13
Thaumatic Compass+5% Synergy
$1.57
Altar of Bhaal+5% Synergy
$0.22
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+5% Synergy
$7.39
Mycosynth Lattice+5% Synergy
$22.41
Hero's Blade+5% Synergy
$0.10
Urza's Incubator+4% Synergy
$12.60
Champion's Helm+4% Synergy
$1.51
Jet Medallion+3% Synergy
$7.50
Monument to Endurance+3% Synergy
$8.13
The Fire Crystal+2% Synergy
$6.84
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+2% Synergy
$2.31
Mask of Griselbrand+2% Synergy
$0.35
Ruby Medallion+1% Synergy
$7.72
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.22
Phyrexian Altar0% Synergy
$59.53
Ashnod's Altar-2% Synergy
$9.08
Basilisk Collar-2% Synergy
$5.16
Skullclamp-4% Synergy
$4.02
Lightning Greaves-19% Synergy
$4.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog of Moria's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Warstorm Surge+23% Synergy
$3.04
Animate Dead+19% Synergy
$7.52
Rakdos Joins Up+13% Synergy
$0.31
Shiny Impetus+13% Synergy
$0.09
Revenge of Ravens+13% Synergy
$0.52
Phyrexian Reclamation+12% Synergy
$3.20
Unpredictable Cyclone+12% Synergy
$0.09
Sneak Attack+11% Synergy
$7.35
Faith of the Devoted+10% Synergy
$0.20
Tortured Existence+10% Synergy
$5.95
Lightning Rift+10% Synergy
$0.06
Fires of Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$0.55
Kaya's Ghostform+9% Synergy
$0.93
Fiery Emancipation+8% Synergy
$10.57
Flameshadow Conjuring+7% Synergy
$3.53
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$4.09
Ripples of Undeath+7% Synergy
$5.68
Sarkhan's Unsealing+7% Synergy
$0.60
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$2.48
Greed+6% Synergy
$0.23
Kickoff Celebrations+6% Synergy
$0.05
Outpace Oblivion+6% Synergy
$0.06
Momentum Breaker+6% Synergy
$0.37
Book of Mazarbul+6% Synergy
$0.07
Gimli's Reckless Might+6% Synergy
$2.88
Revel in Riches+5% Synergy
$16.90
Tectonic Reformation+5% Synergy
$0.23
Heartless Summoning+5% Synergy
$0.56
Feast of Sanity+5% Synergy
$0.16
The Eldest Reborn+5% Synergy
$0.27
Mirror March+4% Synergy
$1.60
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.13
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
$4.45
Theater of Horrors+3% Synergy
$0.13
Bitter Reunion+3% Synergy
$0.55
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+3% Synergy
$1.55
Goblin Bombardment-4% Synergy
$3.17
Black Market Connections-9% Synergy
$11.95
Phyrexian Arena-12% Synergy
$2.32
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog of Moria to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Karn, the Great Creator+9% Synergy
$4.46
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+5% Synergy
$5.58
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+3% Synergy
$1.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Barad-dûr+24% Synergy
$1.17
Rogue's Passage+20% Synergy
$0.31
Barren Moor+18% Synergy
$0.13
The Black Gate+15% Synergy
$8.97
Forgotten Cave+14% Synergy
$0.15
Buried Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.29
Desert of the Fervent+11% Synergy
$0.10
Desert of the Glorified+11% Synergy
$0.07
Smoldering Crater+10% Synergy
$0.10
Polluted Mire+10% Synergy
$0.11
Witch's Cottage+9% Synergy
$1.12
Sanctum of Eternity+8% Synergy
$5.81
Mortuary Mire+7% Synergy
$0.27
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+6% Synergy
$48.67
Treasure Vault+6% Synergy
$1.46
Field of Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.21
Bojuka Bog+5% Synergy
$0.94
Amonkhet Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.23
Avishkar Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.07
Volrath's Stronghold+5% Synergy
$94.10
Arcane Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$9.33
Muraganda Raceway+4% Synergy
$0.73
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
$0.65
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
$2.19
High Market+3% Synergy
$1.15
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$23.13
Witch's Clinic-1% Synergy
$6.23
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$6.87
Phyrexian Tower-5% Synergy
$18.67
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+27% Synergy
$2.60
Mind Stone+24% Synergy
$0.12
Worn Powerstone+18% Synergy
$0.23
Fire Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.23
Commander's Sphere+12% Synergy
$0.16
Charcoal Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.20
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
$0.26
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$1.05
Basalt Monolith+7% Synergy
$4.31
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$2.05
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
$0.27
Prismatic Lens+6% Synergy
$0.26
The Aetherspark+6% Synergy
$19.61
Starting Column+6% Synergy
$0.05
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$1.06
Skyclave Relic+5% Synergy
$1.67
Rakdos Signet+4% Synergy
$0.73
Cursed Mirror+4% Synergy
$1.21
Rakdos Locket+4% Synergy
$0.24
Rakdos Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.10
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
$0.48
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.48
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog of Moria decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Canyon Slough+20% Synergy
$0.18
Rakdos Carnarium+17% Synergy
$0.33
Foreboding Ruins+15% Synergy
$0.19
Mount Doom+14% Synergy
$4.70
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.15
Shire Terrace+11% Synergy
$0.12
Smoldering Marsh+9% Synergy
$0.21
Ash Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.07
Rakdos Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.18
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
$2.01
Path of Ancestry+4% Synergy
$0.16
Rocky Tar Pit+4% Synergy
$0.94
Dragonskull Summit+3% Synergy
$0.80
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$4.79
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.06
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.12
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.02
Cinder Barrens+2% Synergy
$0.09
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.05
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.17
Badlands-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard-4% Synergy
$0.21
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
$8.97
Sulfurous Springs-10% Synergy
$0.55
Tainted Peak-10% Synergy
$0.26
Temple of Malice-11% Synergy
$0.30
Blightstep Pathway-12% Synergy
$4.84
Blackcleave Cliffs-12% Synergy
$0.82
Raucous Theater-13% Synergy
$9.65
Bloodfell Caves-13% Synergy
$0.07
Blood Crypt-15% Synergy
$17.69
Shadowblood Ridge-15% Synergy
$0.18
Bloodstained Mire-17% Synergy
$13.01
Graven Cairns-17% Synergy
$2.31
Haunted Ridge-18% Synergy
$4.64
Command Tower-20% Synergy
$0.27
Luxury Suite-20% Synergy
$19.46
Blazemire Verge-25% Synergy
$7.03
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog of Moria.
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Monoxa, Midway Manager
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Fain, the Broker
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Rankle and Torbran
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Eager Pillager
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Gimli, Counter of Kills