Balance of Power
Balance of Power is a Rare Sorcery from Portal (41) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.75 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Balance of Power suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Balance of Power from Portal?
Balance of Power is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 41. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Balance of Power (41) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 41 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Balance of Power worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.75 for Balance of Power. Low and high spread runs $0.75 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.74; Normal: $0.75. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 41 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 41 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.75 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.74 |
| cardmarket | $0.74 |
| Normal | $0.75 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Balance of Power?
Balance of Power is a Rare printing in Portal. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 41 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Balance of Power?
Balance of Power lists as Sorcery. Artist: Adam Rex. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 41 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Balance of Power (41) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Balance of Power is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.75 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.74; Normal: $0.75).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} 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 $0.75 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Balance of Power from Portal?
Balance of Power is a Rare Sorcery from Portal numbered 41 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Balance of Power worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.75 for ungraded Balance of Power. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Balance of Power?
Balance of Power is catalogued as Rare in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Balance of Power legal in Commander or Standard?
Balance of Power shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Balance of Power near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.75. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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