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Balance of Power
SORCERY Rare
Eighth Edition EDHREC #24,991
$0.32
-3.0%
7 days
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Balance of Power price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.32.
Balance of Power Price Summary
Balance of Power's current headline price is $0.32.
Balance of Power Printings & Prices
5 printings
Balance of Power has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Balance of Power: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #34 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | PTK #34 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | POR #41 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 8ED #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | POR #41 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #POR-41 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Balance of Power Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗If target opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw cards equal to the difference.
Balance of Power is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Balance of Power Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 The number of cards is counted during resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Balance of Power has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #POR-41 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #62★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #62 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| PTK #34 | 1999-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
| POR #41 | 1997-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #POR-41 
PTK #34 
POR #41 Balance of Power in Commander
Balance of Power is the #24,991 most-played card on EDHREC, down 212 places over the last 30 days.
Balance of Power FAQ
How much is Balance of Power worth?
Balance of Power is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Balance of Power legal in Commander?
Yes — Balance of Power is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Balance of Power been reprinted?
Yes — Balance of Power has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Balance of Power cheap?
Balance of Power trades at about $0.32 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,991 on EDHREC).