Soothing Balm
MMQMercadian Masques/#48/1999Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.28
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.05 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.28TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▲ 3.7%30d▲ 12.0%90d▲ 40.0%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Mercadian Masques
- Up 12.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.28.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 582% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target player gains 5 life.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Soothing Balm
Soothing Balm is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{W} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.28 (up 12.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Soothing Balm FAQ
How much is Soothing Balm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Soothing Balm is $0.28. It is up 12.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Soothing Balm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What set was Soothing Balm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #48, released 1999-10-04.
Is there a foil version of Soothing Balm?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.91 versus $0.28 for nonfoil, which is 582% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Soothing Balm legal in Commander?
Yes, Soothing Balm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Soothing Balm legal in Modern?
Soothing Balm is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Soothing Balm legal in Standard?
Soothing Balm is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Soothing Balm do?
Soothing Balm is an Instant with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target player gains 5 life.".