# Balshan Collaborator Balshan Collaborator represents a specific moment in Magic's design history when blue-black mechanics were being explored in limited formats. As an uncommon from Torment, it occupied a functional role in draft environments rather than constructed play. Collectors appreciate it primarily for set completion purposes, particularly those building Torment collections or pursuing specific color combinations from that era. The foil variant exists but holds minimal premium value over nonfoil copies, as the card never achieved significant competitive demand. Its appeal remains niche, driven by nostalgia and draft format history rather than broader collectibility. For most collectors, acquiring either version is straightforward and inexpensive.