Balance, card bl6 from the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, a pivotal sorcery card for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Balance
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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The 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set established a unique space for elite Magic: The Gathering players, featuring exclusive cards that defined the game's early competitive landscape. Within this collection, Balance stands out as a critical blue mana sorcery card, identified by the catalog number bl6. Designed by artist Mark Poole, this rare card remains a focal point for collectors interested in the foundational era of the trading card game. Balance functions as a powerful board-clearing tool, allowing players to equalize their resources by forcing each participant to choose a specific number of lands, creatures, and other cards to sacrifice. This mechanic made it a staple in constructed formats during the mid-90s, influencing deck building strategies for years to come. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering library, adding this vintage piece offers a tangible connection to the game's history. Its status as a rare card within the Pro Tour Collector Set makes it highly sought after by investors and set completers alike. Collectors often look for this card to complete their Pro Tour Collector Set collection, valuing its historical significance and gameplay impact. Whether used for nostalgic play or long-term holding, Balance represents a key component of early Magic: The Gathering design.
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Balance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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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.