The Balrog, Durin's Bane
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon from Tales of Middle-earth Promos (195s) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.65 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Promos who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is The Balrog, Durin's Bane from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 195s. Mana cost {5}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. The Balrog, Durin's Bane (195s) from Tales of Middle-earth Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is The Balrog, Durin's Bane worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.65 for The Balrog, Durin's Bane. Low and high spread runs $4.65 to null. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 195s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tales of Middle-earth Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | 195s |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.65 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $4.65 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is The Balrog, Durin's Bane?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a Rare printing in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 195s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for The Balrog, Durin's Bane?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon with keywords Haste. Artist: Kekai Kotaki. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 195s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
The Balrog, Durin's Bane (195s) from Tales of Middle-earth Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- The Balrog, Durin's Bane is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon in Tales of Middle-earth Promos, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.65.
- Mana cost {5}{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 $4.65 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Balrog, Durin's Bane from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon from Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 195s in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Balrog, Durin's Bane worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.65 for ungraded The Balrog, Durin's Bane. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Balrog, Durin's Bane?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane is catalogued as Rare in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Balrog, Durin's Bane legal in Commander or Standard?
The Balrog, Durin's Bane 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 The Balrog, Durin's Bane near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.65. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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