The Balrog, Flame of Udûn
Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit 4 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- John Tedrick
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Trample
When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library.
An evil of the Ancient World, both a shadow and a flame.
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, Flame of Udûn, originating from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth,' represents a significant intersection between high fantasy literature and collectible trading card gaming. The card was designed as part of the Deluxe Commander Kit, intended to offer players a thematic experience that captures the raw, destructive power of the demonic entity encountered by the Fellowship in the Mines of Moria. Its design relies on mechanical synergy with the 'Amass' keyword, reflecting the creature's capacity to summon and lead armies of darkness.
The artwork for this particular iteration was commissioned to emphasize the overwhelming, fiery stature of the beast, adhering to the visual language established within the broader set to maintain consistency with the aesthetic of Tolkien's world. Upon release, the card was received as a centerpiece for red-black deck archetypes, praised by the community for its ability to punish opponents' card draw through its aggressive triggered abilities. It stands as a testament to the effort to translate J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore into functional, interactive tabletop gameplay.
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