Equilibrium
Equilibrium Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Equilibrium is $0.46 (MB2 #162), and the most expensive is $109.99 (7ED #71★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.33, up 20.6% over 7 days, down 0.2% over 30 days, up 462.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.34 (2026).
Equilibrium Printings & Prices
Equilibrium has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Equilibrium: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for MB2 #162 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #162 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #162 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EXO-32 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #32 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #162 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #71 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #162 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #71 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #32 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Equilibrium Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, return target creature to its owner's hand.
Equilibrium is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Equilibrium Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 The ability is put on the stack immediately after you cast a creature spell, which means the creature that spell will become won't be a legal target.
- Aug 1, 2008 The ability will still resolve even if the spell that triggered it gets countered.
- Apr 1, 2008 A "creature spell" is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Equilibrium has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #162 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $0.93 |
| MB2 #162 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $30.62 |
| PLST #EXO-32 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 7ED #71 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 7ED #71★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — |
| EXO #32 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #162 
PLST #EXO-32 
7ED #71 
EXO #32 Equilibrium in Commander
Equilibrium is the #11,227 most-played card on EDHREC, down 78 places over the last 30 days.
Equilibrium FAQ
How much is Equilibrium worth?
Equilibrium is worth about $4.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.46 to $109.99 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Equilibrium legal in Commander?
Yes — Equilibrium is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Equilibrium been reprinted?
Yes — Equilibrium has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Equilibrium cheap?
Equilibrium trades at about $4.33 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,227 on EDHREC).