Hour of Need
Instant · Uncommon
Hour of Need is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Strive — This spell costs 1U more to cast for each target beyond the first. Exile any number of target creatures. For each creature exiled this way, its controller creates a 4/4 blue Sphinx creature token with flying.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Strive
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2014
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
Playability
#25591 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey into Nyx | 40 | Uncommon | $0.09 | $0.42 |
Price intelligence
Journey into Nyx #40 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.42 | $0.09 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.07 – $0.42 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Hour of Need worth?
Hour of Need is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.09 to $0.42 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hour of Need printed in?
Hour of Need has been printed in 1 set, including Journey into Nyx.
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Is Hour of Need legal in Commander?
Yes — Hour of Need is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hour of Need legal in Modern?
Yes — Hour of Need is legal in Modern.
Is Hour of Need on the Reserved List?
No — Hour of Need is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Journey into Nyx
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