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Magic: The Gathering · Fourth Edition · Rare
Balance #256 Price
Balance (#256, Rare) from Fourth Edition is worth $2.90 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €2.04.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $2.90
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €2.04
- 30-day change
- +1.8%
- Printings
- 1
Balance prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | $2.90 | €2.04 |
TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.
Balance price history
Near Mint Normal on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
+1.8%
Card details
- Card number
- 256
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- April 3, 1995
- Illustrator
- Mark Poole
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rules text
- Each player sacrifices enough lands to equalize the number of lands all players control. The player who controls the fewest lands cannot sacrifice any in this way. All players then equalize cards in hand and then creatures in play in the same way.
Balance: common questions
How much is Balance #256 worth?
Balance (#256, Rare) from Fourth Edition is worth $2.90 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €2.04.
What set is Balance from?
Balance is card 256 in Fourth Edition, released April 3, 1995. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Mark Poole.
Is Balance going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Normal price on TCGplayer moved from $2.85 (September 5, 2026) to $2.90 (October 3, 2026), a change of +1.8%. The 30-day low was $2.85 and the high $2.90.
How do I check what my Balance is worth?
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