A piece of TCG history with the Balance card from Magic: The Gathering's 30th Anniversary Edition. This rare sorcery is a staple for collectors and players alike.
Balance
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • 30th Anniversary Edition
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The 1993 release of Balance stands as a foundational moment in Magic: The Gathering history, and its inclusion in the 2022 30th Anniversary Edition (Set Code: 30A) offers collectors a pristine opportunity to own this legendary card. As Card Number 3 in the set, this rare sorcery captures the essence of the game’s original design philosophy, where strategic resource management was paramount. The card features artwork by Mark Poole, adding visual appeal to its mechanical significance. In gameplay, Balance is a white sorcery with a mana cost of {1}{W} and a mana value of 2. Its effect requires each player to choose a number of lands they control equal to the player with the fewest, then sacrifice the rest. This same mechanic applies to cards in hand and creatures on the battlefield. This powerful board wipe is essential for any player looking to control the game state or reset a stalled match. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Balance not just for its utility, but for its historical weight in the game’s early metagame. Owning a copy from the 30th Anniversary Edition connects you to a legacy of high-quality reprints that celebrate the game’s milestones. Whether you are building a vintage collection or looking to add a key card to your deck, this rare card from the 30th Anniversary Edition is a significant addition.
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Balance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Poole
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Sorcery
W
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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.