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Balan, Wandering Knight

{2}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Cat Knight

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"What weapon will you bear against one who's mastered them all?"

Finishes
Nonfoil
Border
black
Security stamp
oval
Frame
2015
Illustrator
Svetlin Velinov
CommanderLegalModernNot legalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
Future StandardNot legal
First strike Balan has double strike as long as two or more Equipment are attached to it. {1}{W}: Attach all Equipment you control to Balan.
3/3
First strike
Market · per finishtrend updated 5h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
$0.25 low$0.07 gap
Cheapest playable copy$0.40· across 4 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Price history

last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scale
Nonfoil$0.93-7.0%30D
30D range$0.93to$1.00Since Feb 2024:H $1.00L $0.40

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Combos

Rulings

2 · latest Aug 25, 2017
  • WotCAug 25, 2017

    Balan's activated ability has no timing restriction. You can activate it any time you have priority.

  • WotCAug 25, 2017

    If Balan deals first-strike damage and then gains double strike (most likely because it picked up some Equipment with its activated ability after first-strike damage was dealt), it will also deal regular combat damage.