The Balrog, Durin's Bane
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This spell costs {1} less to cast for each permanent sacrificed this turn.
Haste
The Balrog can't be blocked except by legendary creatures.
When The Balrog dies, destroy target artifact or creature an opponent controls.
What it does
Tagged as Removal — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Keyword reminders
Official rulings
- The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability can't reduce its cost to less than {B}{R}. (2023-06-16)
- The Balrog, Durin's Bane's first ability counts every permanent that was sacrificed this turn, by any player. (2023-06-16)
Printings & prices
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