The 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set Balance card (MJ6), a powerful white sorcery that reshapes board states by equalizing resources across all players.
Balance
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $1.79 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.79 to $4.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: -64.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$1.79- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.79 to $4.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: -64.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Balance card, designated as mj6 within the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, stands as one of the most influential cards in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Released during the game's earliest and most formative years, this rare sorcery fundamentally changed how players approached resource management and board stability. Unlike standard expansions, the Pro Tour Collector Set served as a curated collection of the most impactful cards from the game's initial run, making this piece a significant artifact for serious collectors and historians of the hobby. Designed with a mana cost of {1}{W}, Balance allows a player to equalize the number of lands controlled by all participants, forcing those with excess to sacrifice them and discard cards accordingly. This effect extends to creatures as well, ensuring that no single player maintains an overwhelming advantage through sheer resource accumulation. For collectors, owning a copy of this MJ6 card represents more than just a powerful game piece; it is a tangible connection to the competitive roots of Magic: The Gathering. The set's distinct border and layout distinguish it from regular expansions, marking it as a premium item for those who appreciate the game's evolution. Whether for completing a specialized Pro Tour Collector Set collection or simply appreciating one of the most famous
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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.
