Time of Need
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#247/2004Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$5.49
Cardmarket€1.33
ManaPool$1.04
TCGplayer$3.76
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$2.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $5.49High $6.49Low $3.99▲ 37.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.76TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.6%30d▼ 6.0%90d▼ 27.1%
90d high
$5.16
90d low
$3.64
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$3.76
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 6.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 27% below its 90 day high of $5.16.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 566% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Card capabilities
SorceryTutor
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Time of Need
Time of Need is a Sorcery, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.76 (down 6.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Time of Need FAQ
How much is Time of Need worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Time of Need is $3.76. It is down 6.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.64 to $5.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Time of Need?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $3.76 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Time of Need?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Time Spiral Remastered at $4.32 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Time of Need are there?
Time of Need has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Time of Need first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #247, released 2004-10-01.
What is the newest printing of Time of Need?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TSR #369, released 2021-03-19.
Is there a foil version of Time of Need?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $25.06 versus $3.76 for nonfoil, which is 566% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Time of Need legal in Commander?
Yes, Time of Need is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.