Magic: The Gathering

Equilibrium

Mystery Booster 2 162 • rare

Set: Mystery Booster 2
Collector number: 162
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Don Hazeltine
Market price: $0.45

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Market

What it's worth

$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.41 – $0.54 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Mystery Booster 2 set, Equilibrium offers players a unique way to manage the board by forcing opponents to weigh the cost of their spells against the threat of being returned to their hand. Its scarcity makes it a coveted piece for those who appreciate tactical depth and the distinct visual identity found in this curated collection.

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Card face

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

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Equilibrium originated in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as part of a set focused on the narrative of the Rath overlay. It was conceived as a blue enchantment that allowed players to bounce their own creatures back to their hand to trigger powerful enter-the-battlefield effects, reflecting a tactical approach to board state management that prioritized utility over direct combat.

The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, who utilized his signature painterly style to capture the mystical, shifting essence of the card's mechanics. The art features a surreal, swirling composition that visualizes the duality and balance implied by the name. When it was reprinted for Mystery Booster 2 in 2024, it maintained its original identity as a cult-favorite utility card, valued by players who enjoy complex, engine-building strategies.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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About

About Equilibrium

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