Balance
Sorcery · Rare
Balance is currently worth about $0.95 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Each player chooses a number of lands they control equal to the number of lands controlled by the player who controls the fewest, then sacrifices the rest. Players discard cards and sacrifice creatures the same way.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Mark Poole
RareWell earns a commission on qualifying TCGplayer purchases made through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Edition | 3 | Rare | $103.07 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 3 | Rare | $34.47 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 3 | Rare | $29.99 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 3 | Rare | $26.99 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2004 | 2 | Rare | — | $26.37 |
| From the Vault: Exiled | 1 | Mythic | — | $17.18 |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 6 | Rare | $16.99 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | mj6 | Rare | $4.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 3 | Rare | $4.44 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | ml6 | Rare | $3.98 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 173 | Mythic | $3.53 | $4.95 |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | shr6 | Rare | $3.00 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 6 | Rare | $2.57 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | bl6 | Rare | $2.49 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | et6 | Rare | $2.05 | — |
| Eternal Masters | 2 | Mythic | $1.95 | $6.67 |
| The List | EMA-2 | Mythic | $0.95 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 17 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 3 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 300 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 6 | Rare | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 3 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 3 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 3 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 14 | Mythic | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 36278 | Rare | — | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | pp6 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Unlimited Edition #3 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $103.07 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$103.07 – $103.07 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
Public collections holding Balance. Sellers first — click through to their page to see it and message them.
Similar cards on RareWell
Frequently asked
How much is Balance worth?
Balance is currently worth about $0.95 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.95 to $103.07 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Balance printed in?
Balance has been printed in 21 sets, including Oversized League Prizes, Pro Tour Collector Set, Limited Edition Beta, 30th Anniversary Edition, Masters Edition IV, Summer Magic / Edgar, and more.
Can I buy Balance on RareWell?
No copies of Balance are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Balance legal in Commander?
No — Balance is banned in Commander.
Is Balance legal in Modern?
Balance is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Balance on the Reserved List?
No — Balance is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Oversized League Prizes · Pro Tour Collector Set · Limited Edition Beta · 30th Anniversary Edition · Masters Edition IV · Summer Magic / Edgar · The List · Judge Gift Cards 2004 · Limited Edition Alpha · Collectors' Edition · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Unlimited Edition +9 more
Own a Balance? Put it on display.
Import your collection from ManaBox or any CSV in minutes — live prices, a beautiful public page at your own address, and collectors to trade with. Entirely free.
Showcase your collection — free