Witherbloom, the Balancer
~$3.00 low · ~$20.43 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
Secrets of Strixhaven #245 · Illustrated by Chris Rahn
Secrets of Strixhaven #245 · Illustrated by Chris RahnWhat is Witherbloom, the Balancer worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Affinity for creatures (This spell costs 
less to cast for each creature you control.)
Flying, deathtouch
Instant and sorcery spells you cast have affinity for creatures.
5/5
Format legality
All 3 printings of Witherbloom, the Balancer
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven Promos psos #245p· 2026Promomythic· Cardmarket €2.93 · €5.01 foil | mythic | $4.11 | $17.65 | €2.93€5.01 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #245· 2026mythic· Cardmarket €3.81 · €4.21 foil | mythic | $3.00 | $4.37 | €3.81€4.21 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #288· 2026Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €7.45 · €14.79 foil | mythic | $8.29 | $20.43 | €7.45€14.79 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Witherbloom, the Balancer
Graded copies on eBay
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 8
- EDHREC rank
- #5,569 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Deathtouch, Flying, Affinity
- Artists
- Chris Rahn, Kev Walker
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Secrets of Strixhaven card (#245).
0245 · SOS · M · EN
- 0245Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- SOSSet code for Secrets of Strixhaven
- MMythic rare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
2026-03-20
If a spell has multiple instances of affinity, each one applies. For example, if you somehow control two Witherbloom, the Balancers and no other creatures, each instant and sorcery spell you cast will cost
less to cast.2026-03-20
Affinity for creatures means "This spell costs
less to cast for each creature you control."2026-03-20
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
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