Balancing Act
Balancing Act is a Rare Sorcery from Odyssey (10) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $19.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Balancing Act suits collectors and players working on Odyssey who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Balancing Act from Odyssey?
Balancing Act is a Sorcery in Odyssey numbered 10. Mana cost {2}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Balancing Act (10) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Balancing Act worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $19.14 for Balancing Act. Low and high spread runs $19.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.26; foil: $19.14; Normal: $1.63. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 10 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Number | 10 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $19.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.26 |
| cardmarket | $1.26 |
| foil | $19.14 |
| Normal | $1.63 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Balancing Act?
Balancing Act is a Rare printing in Odyssey. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 10 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Balancing Act?
Balancing Act lists as Sorcery. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 10 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.
Cactaur's take
Balancing Act (10) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Balancing Act is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $19.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.26; foil: $19.14; Normal: $1.63).
- Mana cost {2}{W}{W} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $19.14 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Balancing Act from Odyssey?
Balancing Act is a Rare Sorcery from Odyssey numbered 10 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Balancing Act worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $19.14 for ungraded Balancing Act. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Balancing Act?
Balancing Act is catalogued as Rare in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Balancing Act legal in Commander or Standard?
Balancing Act shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Balancing Act near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $19.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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