The Balrog of Moria
$0.37
$0.37Legendary 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
#3396
Current Rank
#3393
Last Week
#3135
Last Month
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+25% Synergy
$1.76
Devastating Onslaught+17% Synergy
$3.86
Archenemy's Charm+15% Synergy
$1.29
Green Goblin, Nemesis+8% Synergy
$29.24
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
$0.17
Command Beacon+51% Synergy
$5.97
Troll of Khazad-dûm+49% Synergy
$0.43
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+49% Synergy
$0.29
Netherborn Altar+47% Synergy
$0.43
Mines of Moria+46% Synergy
$1.01
Grave Upheaval+39% Synergy
$0.41
Lash of the Balrog+38% Synergy
$0.05
Oliphaunt+38% Synergy
$0.27
Decree of Pain+35% Synergy
$0.23
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog of Moria decks.
Wayfarer's Bauble+31% Synergy
$0.26
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
$0.25
Reanimate+19% Synergy
$5.15
Bedevil+15% Synergy
$0.41
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.27
Vandalblast+10% Synergy
$3.61
Terminate+9% Synergy
$0.36
Blasphemous Act+4% Synergy
$1.88
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.23
Chaos Warp-6% Synergy
$0.54
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+5% Synergy
$30.82
The One Ring+1% Synergy
$82.70
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
$53.10
Gamble-5% Synergy
$10.53
Jeska's Will-13% Synergy
$25.32
Deflecting Swat-14% Synergy
$50.96
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog of Moria's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Rampaging War Mammoth+25% Synergy
$0.20
Ayara, Widow of the Realm+23% Synergy
$0.28
Voracious Fell Beast+23% Synergy
$0.07
Kardur, Doomscourge+22% Synergy
$0.55
Inferno Titan+21% Synergy
$0.21
Shelob, Dread Weaver+21% Synergy
$0.51
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn+21% Synergy
$0.29
Moria Scavenger+18% Synergy
$0.17
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+17% Synergy
$18.31
Merciless Executioner+16% Synergy
$0.43
Balor+15% Synergy
$3.13
Street Wraith+15% Synergy
$0.16
Drannith Stinger+14% Synergy
$0.09
Magmakin Artillerist+13% Synergy
$0.10
Witch-king of Angmar+13% Synergy
$4.55
Scourge of the Throne+12% Synergy
$0.32
Surly Badgersaur+12% Synergy
$7.43
Port Razer+12% Synergy
$0.39
Shardless Outlander+12% Synergy
$0.10
Anger+11% Synergy
$1.79
Ruthless Technomancer+11% Synergy
$1.47
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+11% Synergy
$0.39
Sauron, the Necromancer+11% Synergy
$0.25
The Warring Triad+11% Synergy
$0.79
Decadent Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.48
Ardyn, the Usurper+10% Synergy
$0.51
Viashino Sandsprinter+10% Synergy
$0.06
Desert Cerodon+10% Synergy
$0.05
Void Beckoner+10% Synergy
$0.16
Mahadi, Emporium Master+9% Synergy
$0.57
Locke, Treasure Hunter+9% Synergy
$0.26
Filth+9% Synergy
$6.33
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+9% Synergy
$0.11
Dunland Crebain+9% Synergy
$0.04
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.09
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+8% Synergy
$0.20
Mirkwood Bats+7% Synergy
$0.63
Archfiend of Ifnir+7% Synergy
$1.21
Hellkite Tyrant+7% Synergy
$6.67
Glint-Horn Buccaneer+7% Synergy
$3.39
Rakdos, the Showstopper+7% Synergy
$1.75
Feldon of the Third Path+6% Synergy
$1.01
Treasure Nabber+6% Synergy
$1.35
Redoubled Stormsinger+6% Synergy
$1.79
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+3% Synergy
$0.47
Goldspan Dragon+1% Synergy
$11.54
Morbid Opportunist0% Synergy
$0.26
Pitiless Plunderer0% Synergy
$1.98
Mayhem Devil-5% Synergy
$0.27
Blood Artist-9% Synergy
$1.79
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog of Moria safe.
Stinging Study+30% Synergy
$5.25
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.06
Isildur's Fateful Strike+16% Synergy
$0.22
Thrill of Possibility+15% Synergy
$0.08
Abrade+12% Synergy
$0.10
Unexpected Windfall+12% Synergy
$1.00
Goryo's Vengeance+11% Synergy
$7.13
Kolaghan's Command+10% Synergy
$0.34
Cast into the Fire+10% Synergy
$0.36
Bitter Triumph+9% Synergy
$2.86
Orcish Medicine+9% Synergy
$0.08
Cauldron Dance+9% Synergy
$0.31
Live or Die+9% Synergy
$0.10
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
$0.76
Pyretic Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.08
Bitter Downfall+8% Synergy
$0.06
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.69
Infernal Grasp+7% Synergy
$0.30
Fire Magic+7% Synergy
$2.12
Alesha's Legacy+7% Synergy
$0.07
Starstorm+7% Synergy
$0.21
Locust Spray+7% Synergy
$0.05
Skycrash+7% Synergy
$0.09
Shadow of the Grave+6% Synergy
$0.36
Footbottom Feast+6% Synergy
$0.44
Baleful Mastery+5% Synergy
$2.65
Darkness+4% Synergy
$23.65
Murder+3% Synergy
$0.04
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$1.01
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$1.47
Blood for the Blood God!0% Synergy
$6.89
Burnt Offering0% Synergy
$0.97
Cabal Ritual-2% Synergy
$12.62
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$8.42
Saw in Half-3% Synergy
$3.81
Demand Answers-4% Synergy
$0.32
Dark Ritual-5% Synergy
$3.59
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$5.84
Rakdos Charm-7% Synergy
$0.44
Village Rites-7% Synergy
$0.24
Lightning Bolt-7% Synergy
$1.06
Deadly Dispute-8% Synergy
$0.40
Withering Torment-8% Synergy
$2.57
Tibalt's Trickery-8% Synergy
$8.48
Untimely Malfunction-12% Synergy
$5.17
Deadly Rollick-14% Synergy
$18.70
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog of Moria's game plan and control the board.
Wake the Dragon+30% Synergy
$0.17
Visions of Ruin+23% Synergy
$0.48
Languish+23% Synergy
$0.26
Living Death+21% Synergy
$2.37
Imposing Grandeur+13% Synergy
$1.27
Thud+10% Synergy
$0.29
Seize the Spoils+9% Synergy
$0.38
Lidless Gaze+9% Synergy
$0.12
Zombify+9% Synergy
$0.23
Rise of the Dark Realms+8% Synergy
$3.50
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.06
Foray of Orcs+7% Synergy
$0.05
Reforge the Soul+6% Synergy
$2.67
Assault on Osgiliath+5% Synergy
$0.31
Corpse Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.13
Stitch Together+4% Synergy
$3.20
Earthquake+4% Synergy
$0.78
Wheel of Misfortune+3% Synergy
$4.72
Syphon Mind+3% Synergy
$0.48
Grim Tutor+3% Synergy
$20.09
Fevered Suspicion+3% Synergy
$1.71
Molten Collapse+3% Synergy
$0.21
Victimize+2% Synergy
$0.44
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$0.99
Insatiable Avarice+2% Synergy
$1.95
Pirate's Pillage+2% Synergy
$0.42
Demonic Counsel+2% Synergy
$1.34
Disrupt Decorum+1% Synergy
$0.90
Dread Return+1% Synergy
$0.32
Buried Alive+1% Synergy
$0.93
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$5.79
Twinflame-1% Synergy
$5.70
Night's Whisper-3% Synergy
$0.40
Exsanguinate-4% Synergy
$0.28
Read the Bones-8% Synergy
$0.25
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$0.40
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Campfire+27% Synergy
$0.25
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+15% Synergy
$4.32
Fluctuator+14% Synergy
$0.65
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$2.28
Elixir+12% Synergy
$0.13
Stone of Erech+9% Synergy
$0.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
$15.53
Expedition Map+8% Synergy
$0.84
The Darkness Crystal+7% Synergy
$2.95
Altar of Bhaal+7% Synergy
$0.29
Ensnaring Bridge+7% Synergy
$10.23
Racers' Scoreboard+7% Synergy
$0.12
Cryptcaller Chariot+6% Synergy
$0.24
Abandoned Sarcophagus+6% Synergy
$0.17
Armillary Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.11
Champion's Helm+5% Synergy
$1.65
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+5% Synergy
$9.48
Hero's Blade+5% Synergy
$0.18
Thaumatic Compass+5% Synergy
$1.21
Mycosynth Lattice+5% Synergy
$20.79
Shadowspear+4% Synergy
$34.63
Monument to Endurance+4% Synergy
$6.56
The Fire Crystal+3% Synergy
$4.81
Jet Medallion+3% Synergy
$8.26
Phyrexian Altar+2% Synergy
$57.97
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+2% Synergy
$1.72
Mask of Griselbrand+2% Synergy
$0.40
Ruby Medallion+1% Synergy
$7.55
Ashnod's Altar0% Synergy
$8.35
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
$1.32
Basilisk Collar-2% Synergy
$3.31
Skullclamp-4% Synergy
$4.78
Lightning Greaves-19% Synergy
$4.54
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog of Moria's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Warstorm Surge+23% Synergy
$4.29
Animate Dead+21% Synergy
$6.56
Rakdos Joins Up+13% Synergy
$0.33
Shiny Impetus+13% Synergy
$0.11
Revenge of Ravens+13% Synergy
$0.61
Lightning Rift+12% Synergy
$0.06
Unpredictable Cyclone+12% Synergy
$0.08
Phyrexian Reclamation+11% Synergy
$3.57
Sneak Attack+11% Synergy
$5.38
Faith of the Devoted+10% Synergy
$0.17
Fires of Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$0.68
Fiery Emancipation+8% Synergy
$9.69
Tortured Existence+8% Synergy
$4.24
Kaya's Ghostform+7% Synergy
$0.96
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$3.60
Ripples of Undeath+7% Synergy
$4.36
Sarkhan's Unsealing+7% Synergy
$0.67
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$1.41
Kickoff Celebrations+7% Synergy
$0.04
Outpace Oblivion+7% Synergy
$0.05
Flameshadow Conjuring+6% Synergy
$3.70
Greed+6% Synergy
$0.25
Momentum Breaker+6% Synergy
$0.40
Gimli's Reckless Might+6% Synergy
$3.26
Revel in Riches+5% Synergy
$15.71
Tectonic Reformation+5% Synergy
$0.28
Book of Mazarbul+5% Synergy
$0.07
Feast of Sanity+5% Synergy
$0.15
The Eldest Reborn+5% Synergy
$0.28
Heartless Summoning+5% Synergy
$0.44
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.15
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
$4.28
Theater of Horrors+3% Synergy
$0.19
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+3% Synergy
$1.88
Mirror March+3% Synergy
$1.85
Bitter Reunion+3% Synergy
$0.63
Alchemist's Talent+2% Synergy
$6.77
Goblin Bombardment-4% Synergy
$2.82
Black Market Connections-9% Synergy
$12.37
Phyrexian Arena-12% Synergy
$2.48
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog of Moria to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Karn, the Great Creator+7% Synergy
$4.43
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+5% Synergy
$4.99
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Barad-dûr+26% Synergy
$1.00
Rogue's Passage+18% Synergy
$0.33
Barren Moor+18% Synergy
$0.15
Forgotten Cave+14% Synergy
$0.18
The Black Gate+14% Synergy
$8.89
Buried Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.34
Desert of the Glorified+11% Synergy
$0.11
Desert of the Fervent+11% Synergy
$0.14
Smoldering Crater+10% Synergy
$0.12
Polluted Mire+10% Synergy
$0.10
Witch's Cottage+9% Synergy
$1.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+8% Synergy
$49.13
Sanctum of Eternity+8% Synergy
$6.30
Mortuary Mire+7% Synergy
$0.30
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.14
Treasure Vault+6% Synergy
$1.46
Field of Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.22
Avishkar Raceway+6% Synergy
$0.08
Bojuka Bog+5% Synergy
$0.90
Amonkhet Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.25
Muraganda Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.95
Midgar, City of Mako+4% Synergy
$2.10
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
$0.64
High Market+3% Synergy
$1.38
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$25.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$7.25
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.15
Phyrexian Tower-3% Synergy
$19.21
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+27% Synergy
$2.69
Mind Stone+24% Synergy
$0.21
Worn Powerstone+18% Synergy
$0.20
Fire Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.26
Commander's Sphere+12% Synergy
$0.17
Charcoal Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.23
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
$0.23
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$1.15
Basalt Monolith+7% Synergy
$3.83
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$1.83
Prismatic Lens+6% Synergy
$0.26
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
$0.28
The Aetherspark+6% Synergy
$18.60
Starting Column+6% Synergy
$0.03
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$1.38
Skyclave Relic+5% Synergy
$1.95
Cursed Mirror+4% Synergy
$1.30
Rakdos Locket+4% Synergy
$0.21
Rakdos Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.07
Rakdos Signet+3% Synergy
$0.75
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
$0.51
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.39
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.66
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog of Moria decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Canyon Slough+22% Synergy
$0.18
Rakdos Carnarium+17% Synergy
$0.38
Mount Doom+16% Synergy
$4.72
Foreboding Ruins+13% Synergy
$0.24
Smoldering Marsh+11% Synergy
$0.29
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.18
Shire Terrace+11% Synergy
$0.19
Ash Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.16
Dragonskull Summit+6% Synergy
$0.69
Rakdos Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.17
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
$2.15
Path of Ancestry+4% Synergy
$0.15
Rocky Tar Pit+4% Synergy
$0.13
Swamp+3% Synergy
$0.07
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$5.05
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.07
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$0.99
Cinder Barrens+2% Synergy
$0.08
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.06
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.21
Badlands-1% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$8.42
Exotic Orchard-4% Synergy
$0.27
Sulfurous Springs-8% Synergy
$0.53
Tainted Peak-9% Synergy
$0.27
Blackcleave Cliffs-9% Synergy
$0.84
Blightstep Pathway-10% Synergy
$5.09
Temple of Malice-11% Synergy
$0.24
Blood Crypt-13% Synergy
$22.68
Shadowblood Ridge-13% Synergy
$0.25
Raucous Theater-13% Synergy
$10.11
Bloodfell Caves-13% Synergy
$0.08
Bloodstained Mire-14% Synergy
$13.48
Graven Cairns-14% Synergy
$2.66
Haunted Ridge-17% Synergy
$4.86
Luxury Suite-18% Synergy
$16.50
Command Tower-20% Synergy
$0.26
Blazemire Verge-24% Synergy
$6.54
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog of Moria.
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Juri, Master of the Revue
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rankle and Torbran
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Magar of the Magic Strings
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ziatora, the Incinerator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
Maraxus of Keld
Rionya, Fire Dancer
Vazi, Keen Negotiator
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Inferno of the Star Mounts
Monoxa, Midway Manager