This 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition card features the iconic sorcery Balance from set 2ED, cataloged as number 3.
Balance
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition (2ED), this product represents a cornerstone of the trading card game's history. Card number 3 in the set, Balance is a white sorcery with a mana cost of one generic mana and one white mana. Designed by Mark Poole, this rare card remains a significant piece for collectors studying the foundational era of TCGs. The card’s text box dictates that each player chooses a number of lands equal to the lowest amount controlled by any player, then sacrifices the rest, applying the same logic to creatures and other cards. This powerful effect made it a staple in early competitive play and a focal point for historians. Collectors often seek this release to understand the mechanical origins of the format. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of 1993 expansions or focusing on rare sorceries, this card offers a direct link to the game's inception.
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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.