Equilibrium
Seventh Edition 71★ • rare
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 71★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Don Hazeltine
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, return target creature to its owner's hand.
Seek balance in all things—as long as the scales are weighted in your favor.— Vodalian saying
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Equilibrium was originally released as a rare enchantment in the Tempest expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1997. Designed as part of the game's evolving mechanics, it allowed players to return a creature to its owner's hand whenever they cast a creature spell, provided they paid an additional generic mana. This effect provided a strategic utility for 'bounce' strategies, enabling players to trigger 'enter the battlefield' effects repeatedly while simultaneously disrupting an opponent's board state.
The Seventh Edition printing, marked with the 71★ collector number, features artwork by artist Donato Giancola. This version was part of the 2002 core set release, which updated the card frames to the modern layout of the era. Giancola’s illustration maintains the surreal, atmospheric quality consistent with the card's theme of balance and shifting state. While Equilibrium saw niche use in competitive play, it remains a notable example of the complex, interactive design philosophy prevalent in mid-90s Magic sets.
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