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The Balrog, Durin's Bane

5BR · Legendary Creature — Avatar Demon

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each permanent sacrificed this turn. Haste The Balrog, Durin's Bane can't be blocked except by legendary creatures. When The Balrog dies, destroy target artifact or creature an opponent controls. 7/5

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