The Balrog of Moria
$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
#4321
Current Rank
#3268
Last Month
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh 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
$4.91
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+49% Synergy
$0.24
Netherborn Altar+49% Synergy
$0.46
Troll of Khazad-dûm+47% Synergy
$0.43
Mines of Moria+45% Synergy
$1.26
Lash of the Balrog+38% Synergy
$0.06
Grave Upheaval+37% Synergy
$0.44
Oliphaunt+36% Synergy
$0.20
Decree of Pain+35% Synergy
$0.21
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Balrog of Moria decks.
Wayfarer's Bauble+30% Synergy
$0.18
Solemn Simulacrum+20% Synergy
$0.20
Reanimate+17% Synergy
$5.14
Bedevil+16% Synergy
$0.52
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.28
Terminate+10% Synergy
$0.50
Vandalblast+8% Synergy
$2.28
Blasphemous Act+4% Synergy
$1.44
Feed the Swarm0% Synergy
$0.25
Chaos Warp-4% Synergy
$0.37
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+3% Synergy
$30.26
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$93.61
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
$48.48
Jeska's Will-15% Synergy
$30.65
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Balrog of Moria's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ayara, Widow of the Realm+25% Synergy
$0.26
Rampaging War Mammoth+25% Synergy
$0.18
Voracious Fell Beast+23% Synergy
$0.05
Kardur, Doomscourge+22% Synergy
$0.48
Shelob, Dread Weaver+21% Synergy
$1.19
Inferno Titan+21% Synergy
$0.18
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn+21% Synergy
$0.31
Moria Scavenger+19% Synergy
$0.19
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+17% Synergy
$17.51
Merciless Executioner+16% Synergy
$0.57
Green Goblin, Revenant+16% Synergy
$0.13
Balor+15% Synergy
$3.66
Street Wraith+15% Synergy
$0.13
Drannith Stinger+14% Synergy
$0.08
Witch-king of Angmar+13% Synergy
$4.99
Scourge of the Throne+12% Synergy
$0.26
Port Razer+12% Synergy
$0.27
Shardless Outlander+12% Synergy
$0.14
Anger+11% Synergy
$1.61
Magmakin Artillerist+11% Synergy
$0.11
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+11% Synergy
$0.47
Sauron, the Necromancer+11% Synergy
$0.31
Mahadi, Emporium Master+10% Synergy
$0.57
Decadent Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.51
Surly Badgersaur+10% Synergy
$10.31
Desert Cerodon+10% Synergy
$0.07
Void Beckoner+10% Synergy
$0.14
Viashino Sandsprinter+10% Synergy
$0.04
Ruthless Technomancer+9% Synergy
$3.55
Filth+9% Synergy
$6.59
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain+9% Synergy
$0.12
Dunland Crebain+9% Synergy
$0.04
The Warring Triad+9% Synergy
$0.65
Mirkwood Bats+8% Synergy
$0.65
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.07
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+8% Synergy
$0.14
Feldon of the Third Path+7% Synergy
$0.68
Rakdos, the Showstopper+7% Synergy
$1.64
Hellkite Tyrant+7% Synergy
$3.54
Glint-Horn Buccaneer+7% Synergy
$5.85
Locke, Treasure Hunter+7% Synergy
$0.24
Ardyn, the Usurper+7% Synergy
$0.93
Archfiend of Ifnir+6% Synergy
$2.67
Treasure Nabber+6% Synergy
$1.79
Bone Miser+4% Synergy
$23.55
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+3% Synergy
$0.42
Xorn0% Synergy
$6.70
Morbid Opportunist-1% Synergy
$0.17
Mayhem Devil-3% Synergy
$0.20
Pitiless Plunderer-3% Synergy
$1.56
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Balrog of Moria safe.
Stinging Study+28% Synergy
$5.96
Archenemy's Charm+24% Synergy
$0.74
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.06
Isildur's Fateful Strike+16% Synergy
$0.16
Thrill of Possibility+15% Synergy
$0.11
Abrade+12% Synergy
$0.12
Unexpected Windfall+12% Synergy
$2.10
Kolaghan's Command+10% Synergy
$0.49
Cast into the Fire+10% Synergy
$0.42
Goryo's Vengeance+10% Synergy
$14.49
Bitter Triumph+9% Synergy
$0.69
Orcish Medicine+9% Synergy
$0.09
Cauldron Dance+9% Synergy
$0.29
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
$0.53
Pyretic Rebirth+8% Synergy
$0.06
Live or Die+8% Synergy
$0.11
Bitter Downfall+8% Synergy
$0.04
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.71
Fire Magic+6% Synergy
$0.71
Shadow of the Grave+6% Synergy
$0.59
Alesha's Legacy+6% Synergy
$0.04
Skycrash+6% Synergy
$0.06
Locust Spray+6% Synergy
$0.04
Footbottom Feast+6% Synergy
$0.36
Infernal Grasp+5% Synergy
$0.19
Starstorm+5% Synergy
$0.21
Darkness+4% Synergy
$22.58
Murder+3% Synergy
$0.07
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$1.39
Baleful Mastery+3% Synergy
$4.67
Blood for the Blood God!0% Synergy
$8.12
Return the Favor0% Synergy
$2.22
Saw in Half-3% Synergy
$2.72
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
$7.04
Demand Answers-5% Synergy
$0.33
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$8.01
Malakir Rebirth-6% Synergy
$8.45
Village Rites-6% Synergy
$0.22
Rakdos Charm-8% Synergy
$0.24
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
$3.42
Deadly Dispute-8% Synergy
$0.22
Withering Torment-8% Synergy
$3.22
Lightning Bolt-8% Synergy
$1.26
Untimely Malfunction-13% Synergy
$6.15
Deadly Rollick-15% Synergy
$18.15
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Balrog of Moria's game plan and control the board.
Wake the Dragon+30% Synergy
$0.12
Visions of Ruin+23% Synergy
$0.49
Languish+23% Synergy
$0.23
Living Death+21% Synergy
$1.13
Imposing Grandeur+13% Synergy
$1.50
Devastating Onslaught+12% Synergy
$2.14
Thud+11% Synergy
$0.32
Seize the Spoils+9% Synergy
$0.40
Lidless Gaze+9% Synergy
$0.13
Zombify+9% Synergy
$0.19
Rise of the Dark Realms+8% Synergy
$3.81
Foray of Orcs+7% Synergy
$0.06
Swarming of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.07
Reforge the Soul+6% Synergy
$3.18
Assault on Osgiliath+6% Synergy
$0.37
Grim Tutor+5% Synergy
$23.02
Beseech the Queen+5% Synergy
$3.22
Corpse Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.13
Insatiable Avarice+4% Synergy
$2.35
Earthquake+4% Synergy
$0.77
Stitch Together+4% Synergy
$2.97
Fevered Suspicion+3% Synergy
$2.23
Syphon Mind+3% Synergy
$0.42
Molten Collapse+3% Synergy
$0.21
Victimize+2% Synergy
$0.34
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
$4.72
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.00
Pirate's Pillage+2% Synergy
$0.38
Demonic Counsel+2% Synergy
$1.44
Disrupt Decorum+1% Synergy
$1.53
Dread Return+1% Synergy
$0.28
Buried Alive+1% Synergy
$1.03
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$6.30
Exsanguinate-2% Synergy
$0.29
Night's Whisper-3% Synergy
$0.28
Read the Bones-8% Synergy
$0.13
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$0.46
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Campfire+28% Synergy
$0.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+15% Synergy
$3.77
Fluctuator+14% Synergy
$0.55
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$2.33
Aettir and Priwen+10% Synergy
$4.66
Elixir+10% Synergy
$0.09
World Map+9% Synergy
$0.07
Stone of Erech+9% Synergy
$0.20
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
$12.68
Expedition Map+8% Synergy
$0.96
Ensnaring Bridge+7% Synergy
$9.09
Shadowspear+6% Synergy
$36.27
The Darkness Crystal+6% Synergy
$2.09
Racers' Scoreboard+6% Synergy
$0.12
Abandoned Sarcophagus+6% Synergy
$0.11
Armillary Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.10
Hero's Blade+5% Synergy
$0.13
Mycosynth Lattice+5% Synergy
$28.59
Altar of Bhaal+5% Synergy
$0.24
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+5% Synergy
$8.55
Cryptcaller Chariot+5% Synergy
$0.32
Thaumatic Compass+5% Synergy
$1.59
Champion's Helm+4% Synergy
$1.83
Urza's Incubator+4% Synergy
$13.60
Jet Medallion+3% Synergy
$10.28
Monument to Endurance+3% Synergy
$15.05
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+2% Synergy
$1.66
Mask of Griselbrand+2% Synergy
$0.42
The Fire Crystal+1% Synergy
$4.29
Ruby Medallion0% Synergy
$9.56
Phyrexian Altar0% Synergy
$51.84
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$1.38
Ashnod's Altar-1% Synergy
$6.37
Basilisk Collar-2% Synergy
$3.93
Skullclamp-4% Synergy
$3.28
Lightning Greaves-19% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Balrog of Moria's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Warstorm Surge+23% Synergy
$2.06
Animate Dead+19% Synergy
$7.76
Rakdos Joins Up+13% Synergy
$0.28
Shiny Impetus+13% Synergy
$0.07
Revenge of Ravens+13% Synergy
$0.43
Phyrexian Reclamation+12% Synergy
$0.93
Unpredictable Cyclone+12% Synergy
$0.08
Sneak Attack+11% Synergy
$8.23
Faith of the Devoted+10% Synergy
$0.23
Tortured Existence+10% Synergy
$3.63
Lightning Rift+10% Synergy
$0.04
Fires of Mount Doom+10% Synergy
$0.64
Kaya's Ghostform+9% Synergy
$0.84
Fiery Emancipation+8% Synergy
$13.74
Flameshadow Conjuring+7% Synergy
$3.03
Spiteful Banditry+7% Synergy
$4.56
Ripples of Undeath+7% Synergy
$6.28
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$1.61
Sarkhan's Unsealing+7% Synergy
$0.82
Greed+6% Synergy
$0.26
Kickoff Celebrations+6% Synergy
$0.10
Outpace Oblivion+6% Synergy
$0.03
Book of Mazarbul+6% Synergy
$0.06
Gimli's Reckless Might+6% Synergy
$2.35
Revel in Riches+5% Synergy
$13.30
The Eldest Reborn+5% Synergy
$0.16
Feast of Sanity+5% Synergy
$0.14
Momentum Breaker+5% Synergy
$0.29
Tectonic Reformation+5% Synergy
$0.28
Heartless Summoning+5% Synergy
$0.49
Theater of Horrors+4% Synergy
$0.10
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.16
Mirror March+4% Synergy
$1.30
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
$4.35
Bitter Reunion+3% Synergy
$0.71
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+3% Synergy
$1.17
Goblin Bombardment-4% Synergy
$2.85
Black Market Connections-9% Synergy
$11.69
Phyrexian Arena-12% Synergy
$3.28
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Balrog of Moria to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Karn, the Great Creator+9% Synergy
$4.51
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+5% Synergy
$5.45
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+3% Synergy
$0.93
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Barad-dûr+24% Synergy
$0.84
Rogue's Passage+20% Synergy
$0.38
Barren Moor+18% Synergy
$0.15
The Black Gate+15% Synergy
$11.17
Forgotten Cave+14% Synergy
$0.14
Buried Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.22
Desert of the Glorified+11% Synergy
$0.11
Desert of the Fervent+11% Synergy
$0.11
Smoldering Crater+10% Synergy
$0.10
Polluted Mire+10% Synergy
$0.11
Witch's Cottage+9% Synergy
$0.64
Sanctum of Eternity+8% Synergy
$6.05
Mortuary Mire+7% Synergy
$0.28
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.12
Bojuka Bog+6% Synergy
$0.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+6% Synergy
$46.63
Treasure Vault+6% Synergy
$1.38
Field of Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$6.15
Avishkar Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.03
Amonkhet Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.29
Volrath's Stronghold+5% Synergy
$97.53
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
$0.78
Muraganda Raceway+4% Synergy
$1.00
High Market+3% Synergy
$1.16
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$25.92
Midgar, City of Mako+2% Synergy
$1.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-1% Synergy
$7.35
Witch's Clinic-1% Synergy
$6.17
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.13
Phyrexian Tower-5% Synergy
$19.04
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+27% Synergy
$3.27
Mind Stone+25% Synergy
$0.19
Worn Powerstone+18% Synergy
$0.26
Fire Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.26
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
$0.14
Charcoal Diamond+13% Synergy
$0.29
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
$0.16
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$1.22
Basalt Monolith+7% Synergy
$3.51
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$2.42
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
$0.23
Prismatic Lens+6% Synergy
$0.27
The Aetherspark+6% Synergy
$16.67
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$0.85
Rakdos Locket+5% Synergy
$0.25
Skyclave Relic+5% Synergy
$1.15
Starting Column+5% Synergy
$0.06
Rakdos Signet+4% Synergy
$0.79
Cursed Mirror+4% Synergy
$2.03
Rakdos Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.09
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.35
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.27
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.59
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Balrog of Moria decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Canyon Slough+20% Synergy
$0.08
Rakdos Carnarium+18% Synergy
$0.40
Foreboding Ruins+15% Synergy
$0.23
Mount Doom+14% Synergy
$5.02
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.11
Shire Terrace+11% Synergy
$0.13
Smoldering Marsh+9% Synergy
$0.18
Ash Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.09
Rakdos Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.19
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
$2.22
Path of Ancestry+4% Synergy
$0.16
Rocky Tar Pit+4% Synergy
$0.10
Dragonskull Summit+3% Synergy
$0.84
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$4.63
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.09
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.08
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.00
Cinder Barrens+2% Synergy
$0.08
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.15
Badlands-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard-4% Synergy
$0.13
Malakir Rebirth-6% Synergy
$8.45
Tainted Peak-10% Synergy
$0.27
Sulfurous Springs-11% Synergy
$0.56
Temple of Malice-11% Synergy
$0.19
Blightstep Pathway-11% Synergy
$4.48
Blackcleave Cliffs-12% Synergy
$0.63
Raucous Theater-13% Synergy
$9.33
Bloodfell Caves-13% Synergy
$0.05
Blood Crypt-15% Synergy
$17.41
Shadowblood Ridge-15% Synergy
$0.23
Bloodstained Mire-17% Synergy
$13.73
Graven Cairns-17% Synergy
$2.14
Haunted Ridge-18% Synergy
$5.53
Luxury Suite-19% Synergy
$18.56
Command Tower-20% Synergy
$0.19
Blazemire Verge-25% Synergy
$6.10
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Balrog of Moria.
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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
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Mahadi, Emporium Master
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
Monoxa, Midway Manager
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
Fain, the Broker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Eager Pillager
Captain Lannery Storm
Gimli, Counter of Kills