mtg balrog card MTGNexus earth (LTR) #195 Illustrated by Kekai Kotaki Magic The Balrog, Durin's Bane |

Last updated on October 29, 2025 Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon | Illustration by Chippy Evil necromancers and powerful planeswalkers have been resurrecting the dead to do their bidding for time immemorial

Siegehorn Ceratops is a very good offensive creature for early game, with a huge potential to become a brute boss

Some examples: Swords to Plowshares, Teferis Protection, Chaos Warp, Great Train Heist (or other Spree cards, you pay extra costs but can go wild), Akromas Will, Deflecting Swat, Wear/Tear, and my personal favorite, Reprieve

The fact that you get first choice means you'll always get the best card, or the combo piece you're looking for, while filling your hand with whatever remains