Timesifter
MRDMirrodin/#262/2003Rare
MV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$3.49
Cardmarket€1.12
ManaPool$2.20
TCGplayer$8.52
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $3.49High $4.99Low $2.99▼ 12.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$8.52TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.9%30d▲ 207.6%90d▲ 231.5%
90d high
$8.52
90d low
$2.53
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$8.52
Mirrodin
- Up 207.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $8.52.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 147% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of each upkeep, each player exiles the top card of their library. The player who exiled the card with the greatest mana value takes an extra turn after this one. If two or more players' cards are tied for greatest, the tied players repeat this process until the tie is broken.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (8)
wotc1 May 2006
In Two-Headed Giant, triggers only once per upkeep, not once for each player.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Each time there's a tie for the highest cost, only the players involved in the tie continue.
wotc1 Dec 2004
A land card has a mana value of 0.
wotc1 Dec 2004
If two or more Timesifters are on the battlefield, keep a careful record of which players get which extra turns. With two Timesifters on the battlefield, two extra turns are created for each turn taken.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Each player must exile the top card of their library at the start of each upkeep step.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Remember which player would have taken the next turn if Timesifter's ability hadn't triggered the first time. After Timesifter leaves the battlefield and all extra turns have been taken, that player takes the next turn.
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About this card
Timesifter
Timesifter is an Artifact, with mana cost {5} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $8.52 (up 207.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Timesifter FAQ
How much is Timesifter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Timesifter is $8.52. It is up 207.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.53 to $8.52.
What is the cheapest printing of Timesifter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $8.52 on TCGplayer.
What set was Timesifter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #262, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Timesifter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $21.03 versus $8.52 for nonfoil, which is 147% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Timesifter legal in Commander?
Yes, Timesifter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Timesifter legal in Modern?
Yes, Timesifter is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Timesifter legal in Standard?
Timesifter is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Timesifter do?
Timesifter is an Artifact with mana cost {5}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of each upkeep, each player exiles the top card of their library. The player who exiled the card with the greatest mana value takes an extra turn after this one. If two or more players' cards are tied for greatest, the tied players repeat this process until the tie is broken.".