Balance of Power
8EDEighth Edition/#62★/2003RareReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
ManaPool$1.15
TCGplayer$1.50
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $1.15High $1.96Low $0.56▲ 32.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.50TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 12.8%90d▲ 12.8%
90d high
$1.50
90d low
$1.33
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 4th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Eighth Edition
- Up 12.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.50.
- This printing is the 4th cheapest paper printing currently priced (5 priced in total).
Find foil copies on eBayView on TCGplayerAffiliate. MTGPrices may earn from qualifying eBay and TCGplayer purchases.
Collect
Play
Compare printings (5 priced)
Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
If target opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw cards equal to the difference.
Card capabilities
Card drawSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
The number of cards is counted during resolution.
Similar cardsOpen Card Finder →
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
Shares Card draw, SorcerySame colour identity
About this card
Balance of Power
Balance of Power is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{U}{U} (mana value 5). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.50 (up 12.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Balance of Power FAQ
How much is Balance of Power worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Balance of Power is $1.50. It is up 12.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.33 to $1.50.
What is the cheapest printing of Balance of Power?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eighth Edition at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Balance of Power?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Portal Three Kingdoms at $12.99 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Balance of Power are there?
Balance of Power has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Balance of Power first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from POR #41, released 1997-05-01.
What is the newest printing of Balance of Power?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #POR-41, released 2023-04-21.
Is Balance of Power legal in Commander?
Yes, Balance of Power is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Balance of Power legal in Modern?
Yes, Balance of Power is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.