Quick Answer

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is a rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon from LTR (LTR) costing {3}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn MTG card

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn

Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

7/7 rare CMC: 5.0 LTR LTR 🎨 John Tedrick
Trample

Market Prices

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$0.31
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$0.49
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€0.45
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€3.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn? Basics

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library."

How much mana does The Balrog, Flame of Udûn cost to cast? Basics

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's mana cost of {3}{B}{R} 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.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's current oracle text is: "Trample When a legendary creature an opponent controls dies, put The Balrog on the bottom of its owner's library."

What is the current price of The Balrog, Flame of Udûn? Pricing

The current market price for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy The Balrog, Flame of Udûn? Pricing

You can purchase The Balrog, Flame of Udûn 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.

Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Modern? Legality

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn 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 The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Legacy? Legality

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Vintage? Legality

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn 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 The Balrog, Flame of Udûn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Balrog, Flame of Udûn in Pauper is not available.

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 The Balrog, Flame of Udûn from? Details

This printing of The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 297.

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's rarity? Details

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated The Balrog, Flame of Udûn? Details

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn was illustrated by John Tedrick.

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

What is The Balrog, Flame of Udûn's power and toughness? Details

The Balrog, Flame of Udûn is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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