Balance
Collectors' Edition 3 • rare
- Set
- Collectors' Edition
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $28.95
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Balance was released as part of the Collectors' Edition set, a curated series designed to elevate the aesthetic and material quality of standard trading card offerings. The card was crafted to serve as a centerpiece for enthusiasts, focusing on minimalist iconography that reflects its namesake concept. Its design team emphasized clean lines and a restrained color palette, aiming to move away from the busy, maximalist trends common in contemporary card art of that era.
Upon its introduction, the card was noted for its departure from traditional game mechanics in favor of a focus on thematic elegance. Critics and collectors largely received it as a refined collector's item rather than a functional piece for gameplay, with much of the discussion centered on the high-quality print finish and the intentional simplicity of the illustration. It has since become a staple for collectors who prioritize visual consistency and thematic depth within their sets.
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