Quick Answer

Balloon Stand is a uncommon Artifact — Attraction from UNF (UNF). Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Balloon Stand MTG card

Balloon Stand

Artifact — Attraction

Card Text

Visit — Choose one. • Create a 1/1 red Balloon creature token with flying. • Sacrifice a Balloon. If you do, target creature gains flying until end of turn.

Buy enough balloons and it turns into a ride.

Card Stats

uncommon UNF UNF 🎨 Jakub Kasper

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$0.12
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$0.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Oathbreaker Banned

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balloon Stand? Basics

Balloon Stand is a Artifact — Attraction card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Visit — Choose one. • Create a 1/1 red Balloon creature token with flying. • Sacrifice a Balloon. If you do, target creature gains flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Balloon Stand cost to cast? Basics

Balloon Stand has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Balloon Stand's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Balloon Stand has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Balloon Stand's current oracle text is: "Visit — Choose one. • Create a 1/1 red Balloon creature token with flying. • Sacrifice a Balloon. If you do, target creature gains flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Balloon Stand? Pricing

The current market price for Balloon Stand is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

Where can I buy Balloon Stand? Pricing

You can purchase Balloon Stand from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Balloon Stand normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.43

Is Balloon Stand legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Balloon Stand legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Balloon Stand legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Balloon Stand is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Balloon Stand legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Balloon Stand legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Balloon Stand legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Balloon Stand legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Balloon Stand in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Balloon Stand from? Details

This printing of Balloon Stand is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 200a.

Balloon Stand may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Balloon Stand's rarity? Details

Balloon Stand is a uncommon card in UNF.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Balloon Stand? Details

Balloon Stand was illustrated by Jakub Kasper.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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