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Teval, the Balanced Scale is a mythic Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon from TDC (TDC) costing {1}{B}{G}{U}. Current price: $7.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Teval, the Balanced Scale MTG card

Teval, the Balanced Scale

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever Teval attacks, mill three cards. Then you may return a land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Chris Rahn
Flying Mill

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$7.44
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$2.43
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$11.99
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$4.49
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€5.12
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€2.84
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teval, the Balanced Scale? Basics

Teval, the Balanced Scale is a Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever Teval attacks, mill three cards. Then you may return a land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token."

How much mana does Teval, the Balanced Scale cost to cast? Basics

Teval, the Balanced Scale has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Teval, the Balanced Scale's mana cost of {1}{B}{G}{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.

Teval, the Balanced Scale 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.

Teval, the Balanced Scale's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever Teval attacks, mill three cards. Then you may return a land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token."

What is the current price of Teval, the Balanced Scale? Pricing

The current market price for Teval, the Balanced Scale is approximately $7.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Teval, the Balanced Scale? Pricing

You can purchase Teval, the Balanced Scale 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.

Teval, the Balanced Scale normal: $7.44 | foil: $2.43

Is Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Teval, the Balanced Scale in Standard is not available.

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

Is Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Teval, the Balanced Scale in Modern is not available.

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

Is Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Teval, the Balanced Scale 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 Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Teval, the Balanced Scale in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Legacy? Legality

Teval, the Balanced Scale is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Vintage? Legality

Teval, the Balanced Scale 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 Teval, the Balanced Scale legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Teval, the Balanced Scale 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 Teval, the Balanced Scale from? Details

This printing of Teval, the Balanced Scale is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 8.

Teval, the Balanced Scale may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Teval, the Balanced Scale's rarity? Details

Teval, the Balanced Scale is a mythic card in TDC.

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

Who illustrated Teval, the Balanced Scale? Details

Teval, the Balanced Scale was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Teval, the Balanced Scale's power and toughness? Details

Teval, the Balanced Scale is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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