The Balrog, Flame of Udûn

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR) #297 · Rare · Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon

Mana cost: {3}{B}{R}

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.

Power/toughness 7/7 · Illustrated by John Tedrick · Released June 23, 2023

Prices

• Nonfoil: $0.52 USD · €0.66 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: up $0.13 USD (33.3%) to $0.52 USD; low $0.38 USD, high $0.53 USD.

Printings

1. Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit #4 (PLTC) · Rare · 2024 · $0.25 USD foil
2. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #297 (this printing) · Rare · 2023 · $0.52 USD
3. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #395 (LTR) · Rare · 2023 · $2.07 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2023-06-16 · wotc — The Balrog, Flame of Udûn will be put on the bottom of its owner's library only if it's still on the battlefield when the ability resolves. If it leaves the battlefield before that point, it will stay in whatever zone it's in, even if it's returned to the battlefield before the ability resolves.

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