The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Tales of Middle-earth Promos 195s • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- Collector number
- 195s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Kekai Kotaki
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each permanent sacrificed this turn.
Haste
The Balrog can't be blocked except by legendary creatures.
When The Balrog dies, destroy target artifact or creature an opponent controls.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Balrog, Durin's Bane (195s) was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' set in 2023. This expansion marked the first time the collectible card game integrated J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium through a full-set collaboration. The card features a serialized, promotional treatment intended to highlight the most iconic antagonists of the Third Age, specifically the ancient shadow encountered by the Fellowship within the mines of Moria.
The illustration for this card was crafted by artist Antonio José Manzanedo, who aimed to evoke the sheer, primordial terror of the creature. His design emphasizes the interplay of fire and shadow, departing from previous cinematic interpretations to create a distinct, visceral aesthetic. Upon release, the set was widely praised for its thematic depth and faithfulness to the source material, with this particular promotional art becoming a sought-after piece for players and collectors of fantasy illustration.
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