Magic: The Gathering · Zendikar · Rare

Bala Ged Thief #79 Price

Bala Ged Thief (#79, Rare) from Zendikar is worth $0.54 to $1.25 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.93.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.25
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.93
30-day change: −2.3%
Printings: 2

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Bala Ged Thief prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$1.25	€0.93
Normal	$0.54	€0.39

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.

Card details

Set: Zendikar
Card number: 79
Rarity: Rare
Released: October 2, 2009
Illustrator: Matt Cavotta
Power / toughness: 2/2
Type line: Creature — Human Rogue Ally
Rules text: Whenever Bala Ged Thief or another Ally enters the battlefield under your control, target player reveals a number of cards from his or her hand equal to the number of Allies you control. You choose one of them. That player discards that card.

Bala Ged Thief: common questions

How much is Bala Ged Thief #79 worth?

Bala Ged Thief (#79, Rare) from Zendikar is worth $0.54 to $1.25 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.93.

What set is Bala Ged Thief from?

Bala Ged Thief is card 79 in Zendikar, released October 2, 2009. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

Is Bala Ged Thief going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.28 (September 16, 2026) to $1.25 (October 4, 2026), a change of −2.3%. The 30-day low was $1.25 and the high $1.28.

How do I check what my Bala Ged Thief is worth?

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