Lash of the Balrog
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · #543

Lash of the Balrog

Lash of the Balrog is a Common Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (543) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.33
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Lash of the Balrog suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Lash of the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Lash of the Balrog is a Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 543. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Lash of the Balrog (543) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Lash of the Balrog worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.33 for Lash of the Balrog. Low and high spread runs $0.33 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.33; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 543 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Number543
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.33
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
foil $0.33
Normal $0.26

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Lash of the Balrog?

Lash of the Balrog is a Common printing in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.

What are the key details for Lash of the Balrog?

Lash of the Balrog lists as Sorcery. Artist: Antonio José Manzanedo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 543 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Lash of the Balrog (543) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Lash of the Balrog is catalogued as Common Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.33 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.33; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {B} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Lash of the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Lash of the Balrog is a Common Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 543 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Lash of the Balrog worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded Lash of the Balrog. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Lash of the Balrog?

Lash of the Balrog is catalogued as Common in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Lash of the Balrog legal in Commander or Standard?

Lash of the Balrog shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Lash of the Balrog near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.33. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.