Quick Answer

Lash of the Balrog is a common Sorcery from LTR (LTR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lash of the Balrog MTG card

Lash of the Balrog

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or pay {4}. Destroy target creature.

Even as the Balrog fell, it swung its whip, and the thongs lashed and curled about Gandalf's knees, dragging him to the brink of the abyss. "Fly, you fools!" he cried, and was gone.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Antonio José Manzanedo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lash of the Balrog? Basics

Lash of the Balrog is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or pay {4}. Destroy target creature."

How much mana does Lash of the Balrog cost to cast? Basics

Lash of the Balrog has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Lash of the Balrog's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Lash of the Balrog has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Lash of the Balrog's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or pay {4}. Destroy target creature."

What is the current price of Lash of the Balrog? Pricing

The current market price for Lash of the Balrog is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Lash of the Balrog? Pricing

You can purchase Lash of the Balrog from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Lash of the Balrog normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.13

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lash of the Balrog in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Modern? Legality

Lash of the Balrog is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lash of the Balrog is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lash of the Balrog in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Legacy? Legality

Lash of the Balrog is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Vintage? Legality

Lash of the Balrog is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Pauper? Legality

Lash of the Balrog is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Lash of the Balrog from? Details

This printing of Lash of the Balrog is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 92.

Lash of the Balrog may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lash of the Balrog's rarity? Details

Lash of the Balrog is a common card in LTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Lash of the Balrog? Details

Lash of the Balrog was illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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