Checks and Balances
Enchantment · Uncommon
Checks and Balances is currently worth about $0.41 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 3 copies.
Cast this spell only if there are three or more players in the game. Whenever a player casts a spell, each of that player's opponents may discard a card. If they do, counter that spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- David A. Cherry
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unglued | 16 | Uncommon | $0.41 | — |
Price intelligence
Unglued #16 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(buylist) | $0.03 | 2026-07-13 |
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $0.35 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €0.54 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $0.40 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $0.41 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.38 – $0.41 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Checks and Balances worth?
Checks and Balances is currently worth about $0.41 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Checks and Balances printed in?
Checks and Balances has been printed in 1 set, including Unglued.
Can I buy Checks and Balances on RareWell?
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Is Checks and Balances legal in Commander?
Checks and Balances is not currently legal in Commander.
Is Checks and Balances legal in Modern?
Checks and Balances is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Checks and Balances on the Reserved List?
No — Checks and Balances is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Unglued
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