Once Upon a Time
Instant · Rare
Once Upon a Time is currently worth about $0.62 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
If this spell is the first spell you've cast this game, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2019
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
Playability
#8815 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine Promos | 169s | Rare | — | $7.98 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 371 | Rare | $4.07 | $24.34 |
| Throne of Eldraine Promos | 169p | Rare | $1.77 | $4.08 |
| The List | ELD-169 | Rare | $1.40 | — |
| Throne of Eldraine | 169 | Rare | $1.38 | $2.80 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 71 | Rare | $0.62 | — |
Price intelligence
Throne of Eldraine Promos #169s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $7.98 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$7.98 – $7.98 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Once Upon a Time worth?
Once Upon a Time is currently worth about $0.62 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.62 to $24.34 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Once Upon a Time printed in?
Once Upon a Time has been printed in 4 sets, including Throne of Eldraine, Throne of Eldraine Promos, The List, Mystery Booster 2.
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Is Once Upon a Time legal in Commander?
Yes — Once Upon a Time is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Once Upon a Time legal in Modern?
No — Once Upon a Time is banned in Modern.
Is Once Upon a Time on the Reserved List?
No — Once Upon a Time is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Throne of Eldraine · Throne of Eldraine Promos · The List · Mystery Booster 2
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