The 2006 Magic: The Gathering Time Spiral foil card Restore Balance (#38) is a highly sought-after white sorcery featuring unique Suspend mechanics.
Restore Balance
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Featuring a rare foil finish and artwork by Mark Poole, this card is a staple for enthusiasts of the brand. The card's mana value is zero, allowing for flexible casting options, while its rules text introduces the Suspend mechanic with a cost of {W}, offering a strategic alternative to immediate play. The effect forces all players to equalize their land counts, creatures, and hand sizes based on the player with the fewest resources, creating dramatic gameplay shifts. Collectors often seek this print for its nostalgic value and distinctive foil treatment. When evaluating Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards from this period, the Time Spiral set remains a cornerstone for serious investors and hobbyists. The combination of the card's mechanical uniqueness and its aesthetic appeal makes Restore Balance a notable entry in any Time Spiral collection.
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Restore Balance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Poole
Card Stock
English
Foil
Sorcery
W
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Suspend 6—{W} 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 sacrifice creatures and discard cards the same way.