Off Balance (NEM #15)
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Off Balance is a common printing from Nemesis (NEM #15), a Instant. Illustrated by Jeff Miracola.
Card text
Target creature can't attack or block this turn.
A heavy weapon deals plenty of damage—but it does have to hit.
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Nemesis (NEM) |
| Collector number | 15 |
| Artist | Jeff Miracola |
| Released | 2000-02-14 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.06, foil $0.60 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — The ability only does something if used before attackers or blockers (as appropriate) are declared during a turn. If used after the creature is declared as an attacker or blocker, nothing happens.
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