Balancing Act
Magic: The Gathering | Odyssey - Singles
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 10 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Odyssey |
| Available | 10 items |
| From | £1.01 |
| Type | Sorcery |
Format Legality
About Balancing Act
Balancing Act from Odyssey is currently available from around £1.01. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Each player chooses a number of permanents they control equal to the number of permanents controlled by the player who controls the fewest, then sacrifices the rest. Each player discards cards the same way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Balancing Act worth?
Balancing Act is currently shown on Card Synced from about £1.01 for Odyssey. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Balancing Act legal in Commander?
Balancing Act is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Balancing Act legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Balancing Act on the Reserved List?
No. Balancing Act is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Balancing Act in-game text?
In game, Balancing Act is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Each player chooses a number of permanents they control equal to the number of permanents controlled by the player who controls the fewest, then sacrifices the rest. Each player discards cards the same way.".
How popular is Balancing Act in Commander decks?
Balancing Act ranks #19,365 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Balancing Act legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.