The Balrog, Durin's Bane {5}{B}{R}

Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon

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.

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The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthEnglish · 2023-11-03

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