Quick Answer

Balshan Collaborator is a uncommon Creature — Bird Soldier from TOR (TOR) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Balshan Collaborator MTG card

Balshan Collaborator

Creature — Bird Soldier

Card Text

Flying {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Power, gold, crackers—every bird has its price." —Chainer, dementia master

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 TOR TOR 🎨 DiTerlizzi
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.69
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balshan Collaborator? Basics

Balshan Collaborator is a Creature — Bird Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Balshan Collaborator cost to cast? Basics

Balshan Collaborator has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

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.

Balshan Collaborator's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Balshan Collaborator has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Balshan Collaborator's current oracle text is: "Flying {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Balshan Collaborator? Pricing

The current market price for Balshan Collaborator is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Balshan Collaborator? Pricing

You can purchase Balshan Collaborator 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.

Balshan Collaborator normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.49

Is Balshan Collaborator legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Balshan Collaborator in Standard is not available.

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

Is Balshan Collaborator legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Balshan Collaborator in Modern is not available.

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

Is Balshan Collaborator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Balshan Collaborator 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 Balshan Collaborator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Balshan Collaborator in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Balshan Collaborator legal in Legacy? Legality

Balshan Collaborator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Balshan Collaborator legal in Vintage? Legality

Balshan Collaborator is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Balshan Collaborator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Balshan Collaborator 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 Balshan Collaborator from? Details

This printing of Balshan Collaborator is from TOR (TOR), with collector number 25.

Balshan Collaborator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Balshan Collaborator's rarity? Details

Balshan Collaborator is a uncommon card in TOR.

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

Who illustrated Balshan Collaborator? Details

Balshan Collaborator was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

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

What is Balshan Collaborator's power and toughness? Details

Balshan Collaborator is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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