Balance of Terror
TRCStar Trek Commander/#10/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€2.95
ManaPool$2.00
TCGplayer$3.26
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.10 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $2.99Low $2.49▼ 16.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 34.8%30d▼ 34.8%90d▼ 34.8%
90d high
$5.00
90d low
$3.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$3.26
Star Trek Commander
- Down 34.8% over the last 2 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 35% below its 90 day high of $5.00.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Saga
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Destroy up to one other target artifact or enchantment.
II, III — Exile up to one other target permanent you control. Return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Balance of Terror
Balance of Terror is an Enchantment — Saga, with mana cost {2}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.26 (down 34.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Balance of Terror FAQ
How much is Balance of Terror worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Balance of Terror is $3.26. It is down 34.8% over the last 2 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.26 to $5.00.
What is the cheapest printing of Balance of Terror?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek Commander at $3.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Balance of Terror first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRC #10, released 2026-11-13.
Is Balance of Terror legal in Commander?
Balance of Terror is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Balance of Terror legal in Modern?
Balance of Terror is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Balance of Terror legal in Standard?
Balance of Terror is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Balance of Terror do?
Balance of Terror is an Enchantment — Saga with mana cost {2}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I — Destroy up to one other target artifact or enchantment. II, III — Exile up to one other target permanent you control. Return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.".