Quick Answer

Chaos Balor is a mythic Creature — Demon from HBG (HBG) costing {3}{R}{R}.

Chaos Balor MTG card

Chaos Balor

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Flying Whenever Chaos Balor attacks or dies, choose two. Each mode must target a different player. • Target player discards all the cards in their hand, then seeks that many nonland cards. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to target player and they create two Treasure tokens. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to each creature target player controls. Those creatures perpetually get +2/+0.

Card Stats

4/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Uriah Voth
Flying Seek Treasure

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaos Balor? Basics

Chaos Balor is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever Chaos Balor attacks or dies, choose two. Each mode must target a different player. • Target player discards all the cards in their hand, then seeks that many nonland cards. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to target player and they create two Treasure tokens. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to each creature target player controls. Those creatures perpetually get +2/+0."

How much mana does Chaos Balor cost to cast? Basics

Chaos Balor has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Chaos Balor's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Chaos Balor has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Chaos Balor's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever Chaos Balor attacks or dies, choose two. Each mode must target a different player. • Target player discards all the cards in their hand, then seeks that many nonland cards. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to target player and they create two Treasure tokens. • Chaos Balor deals 2 damage to each creature target player controls. Those creatures perpetually get +2/+0."

What is the current price of Chaos Balor? Pricing

Price data for Chaos Balor is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Chaos Balor? Pricing

You can purchase Chaos Balor from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Chaos Balor legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Chaos Balor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chaos Balor in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Chaos Balor from? Details

This printing of Chaos Balor is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 49.

Chaos Balor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chaos Balor's rarity? Details

Chaos Balor is a mythic card in HBG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Chaos Balor? Details

Chaos Balor was illustrated by Uriah Voth.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Chaos Balor's power and toughness? Details

Chaos Balor is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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