Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances is a Uncommon Enchantment from Unglued (16) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Checks and Balances suits collectors and players working on Unglued who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Checks and Balances from Unglued?
Checks and Balances is a Enchantment in Unglued numbered 16. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Checks and Balances (16) from Unglued should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Unglued. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Checks and Balances worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Checks and Balances. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.47; Normal: $0.39. This printing is from Unglued. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Unglued |
|---|---|
| Number | 16 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.39 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.47 |
| cardmarket | $0.47 |
| Normal | $0.39 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Checks and Balances?
Checks and Balances is a Uncommon printing in Unglued. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Unglued. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Checks and Balances?
Checks and Balances lists as Enchantment. Artist: David A. Cherry. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Unglued. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Checks and Balances (16) from Unglued should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Checks and Balances is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment in Unglued, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.47; Normal: $0.39).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Enchantment 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Checks and Balances from Unglued?
Checks and Balances is a Uncommon Enchantment from Unglued numbered 16 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Checks and Balances worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Checks and Balances. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Checks and Balances?
Checks and Balances is catalogued as Uncommon in Unglued. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
How do I verify the correct Checks and Balances printing?
Match set code ugl, collector number 16, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Unglued.
Should I buy Checks and Balances near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.39. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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