Gaea's Balance is a distinctive 2001 foil sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering Apocalypse expansion, numbered 77. This card offers collectors a tangible piece of early TCG history with its complex mana cost and board-sweeping effect.
Gaea's Balance
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Apocalypse
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Numbered 77 in the set, this foil sorcery demands a steep price to cast: sacrificing five lands. In exchange, it rewards the caster by searching their library for a land of every basic type, instantly flooding the board with resources. This high-risk, high-reward dynamic makes it a memorable staple for players who enjoy volatile, land-centric strategies. Gaea's Balance captures this era's design philosophy, blending intricate gameplay with the distinctive aesthetic of the early 2000s TCG boom. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for those building complete sets or focusing on powerful sorceries from this pivotal year. Whether you are a long-time player looking to revisit classic mechanics or a collector interested in the evolution of Magic's card design, this card represents a significant chapter in the game's history. Its enduring presence in discussions about powerful land-fetching spells ensures its place among the notable releases of the Apocalypse block.
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Gaea's Balance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Rebecca Guay
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Sorcery
G
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice five lands. Search your library for a land card of each basic land type, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.