The Balrog of Moria
The Balrog of Moria is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (449) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.58 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Balrog of Moria suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is The Balrog of Moria from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?
The Balrog of Moria is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 449. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. The Balrog of Moria (449) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is The Balrog of Moria worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $10.58 for The Balrog of Moria. Low and high spread runs $10.58 to null. Per-finish references: foil: $10.58; Normal: $5.88. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 449 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tales of Middle-earth Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 449 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $10.58 |
| Normal | $5.88 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 |
How collectible is The Balrog of Moria?
The Balrog of Moria is a Rare printing in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 449 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for The Balrog of Moria?
The Balrog of Moria lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon with keywords Treasure, Haste, Trample, Cycling. Artist: Rudy Siswanto. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 449 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
The Balrog of Moria (449) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- The Balrog of Moria is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $10.58 across finishes (foil: $10.58; Normal: $5.88).
- Mana cost {4}{B}{B}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $10.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Balrog of Moria from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?
The Balrog of Moria is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon from Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 449 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Balrog of Moria worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.58 for ungraded The Balrog of Moria. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Balrog of Moria?
The Balrog of Moria is catalogued as Rare in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Balrog of Moria legal in Commander or Standard?
The Balrog of Moria shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy The Balrog of Moria near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $10.58. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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