The Odyssey rare Balancing Act card (#10) is a white sorcery from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering expansion, featuring artwork by Scott M. Fischer.
Balancing Act
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is identified by card number 10. Printed as a Rare, it belongs to the white mana color identity and carries a mana value of 4. The card functions as a Sorcery with the specific casting cost of {2}{W}{W}. Its gameplay effect forces each player to equalize their board state by choosing a number of permanents they control matching the lowest count among all players, after which they must sacrifice the excess. A similar discard effect applies to hand management. Designed by artist Scott M. Fischer, this card represents a strategic interaction point within the Odyssey expansion's design philosophy. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek this card to complete the Odyssey set or to utilize its unique symmetry mechanic in vintage formats. The card's identity is firmly rooted in the early 2000s era of the TCG, making it a notable piece for hobbyists interested in the game's history. Whether for deck building nostalgia or set completion, this release remains a distinct entry in the Odyssey catalog.
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Balancing Act
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Each player chooses a number of permanents they control equal to the number of permanents controlled by the player who controls the fewest, then sacrifices the rest. Each player discards cards the same way.