Witherbloom, the Balancer
Witherbloom, the Balancer Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Witherbloom, the Balancer is $3.87 (SOS #245), and the most expensive is $24.35 (PSOS #245p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.87, down 4.4% over 7 days, up 4.6% over 30 days, down 74.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $35.09 (2026).
Witherbloom, the Balancer Printings & Prices
Witherbloom, the Balancer has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and borderless treatments.
Sell Witherbloom, the Balancer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.00 cash for SOS #288 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOS #288 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #245p | Foil | $6.00 | $14.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #288 | Nonfoil | $5.75 | $13.99 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #245 | Foil | $4.00 | $9.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #245p | Nonfoil | $1.90 | $7.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #245 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $4.99 | 80% |
Witherbloom, the Balancer Rules Text & Legality
Affinity for creatures (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control.)
Flying, deathtouch
Instant and sorcery spells you cast have affinity for creatures.
Witherbloom, the Balancer is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Witherbloom, the Balancer Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 Affinity for creatures means "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control."
- Mar 20, 2026 If a spell has multiple instances of affinity, each one applies. For example, if you somehow control two Witherbloom, the Balancers and no other creatures, each instant and sorcery spell you cast will cost {4} less to cast.
- Mar 20, 2026 To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Witherbloom, the Balancer has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 53% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #288 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Borderless | $28.72 | $34.77 | $28.97 | $14.77 |
| SOS #288 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Borderless | $44.10 | $47.88 | $46.94 | $23.22 |
| SOS #245 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Standard | $17.29 | $18.12 | $12.75 | $3.99 |
| SOS #245 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Standard | $31.52 | $18.54 | $14.86 | $4.41 |
SOS #288 Witherbloom, the Balancer in Commander
Witherbloom, the Balancer is the #6,349 most-played card on EDHREC, up 500 places over the last 30 days.
Witherbloom, the Balancer FAQ
How much is Witherbloom, the Balancer worth?
Witherbloom, the Balancer is worth about $3.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $3.87 to $24.35 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Witherbloom, the Balancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Witherbloom, the Balancer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Witherbloom, the Balancer been reprinted?
Yes — Witherbloom, the Balancer has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Witherbloom, the Balancer cheap?
Witherbloom, the Balancer trades at about $3.87 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,349 on EDHREC).