The Balrog's Sword (2R50)

Archer Commander (2R49)

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The Balrog, Durin's Bane (2C51)

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The Balrog's Sword (2R50) is a Moria Artifact from the Mines of Moria set.

EN Nonfoil First Edition EN Foil First Edition DE Nonfoil First Edition DE Foil First Edition FR Nonfoil First Edition FR Foil First Edition IT Nonfoil First Edition IT Foil First Edition ES Nonfoil First Edition ES Foil First Edition PL Nonfoil First Edition PL Foil First Edition

Collection Info Title The Balrog's Sword Unique Yes Collectible Yes Set 2 - Mines of Moria Rarity R - Rare Card Number 50 Language EN - English Revision 0

Gameplay Info Playable Yes Culture Moria Side Shadow Card Type Artifact Item Class Hand Weapon Twilight Cost 1 Strength +3 Game Text Bearer must be The Balrog. It is damage +1 This weapon may be borne in addition to 1 other hand weapon. Lore “In its right hand was a blade like a stabbing tongue of fire....”

Translations DE - German Card Name Das Schwert des Balrog Game Text Muss auf den Balrog gespielt werden. Er erhält Schaden +1. Diese Waffe darf zusätzlich zu einer weiteren Handwaffe benutzt werden. Lore In seiner rechten Hand war eine Klinge wie eine zustoßende Zunge aus Feuer... ES - Spanish Card Name La espada de El Balrog Game Text El portador debe ser El Balrog. Él es daño +1. Este arma puede ser llevada además de otro arma de mano. Lore “En su mano derecha había una espada como una punzante lengua de fuego...” FR - French Card Name L'Épée du Balrog Game Text Le détenteur doit être Le Balrog. Le Balrog inflige des dégâts + 1. Cette arme peut être détenue en plus d’une autre arme de mêlée. Lore « De l'ombre, une épée rouge sortit flamboyante. » IT - Italian Card Name La Spada del Balrog Game Text Il possessore deve essere Il Balrog. Egli ha Danno +1. Quest’arma può essere trasportata in aggiunta a un’altra arma da mischia. Lore “Nella mano destra teneva una lama pari a un'acuminata lingua di fuoco...” PL - Polish

Technical Info Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN02S050.0 TLHH ID LOTR02050 GEMP ID 2_50 LOTRO Hex ID 62 4B E8 01 LOTRO Image ID 02_050

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