Telling Time
Instant · Uncommon
Telling Time is currently worth about $0.21 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2018
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
Playability
#5581 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If there are fewer than three cards in your library, follow the instructions in the order given for any cards that are there.
— wotc, 2005-10-01
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 2157 | Uncommon | $2.51 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 114 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $7.00 |
| Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander | 75 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 61 | Common | $0.27 | $0.49 |
| Ravnica: City of Guilds | 69 | Uncommon | $0.26 | $5.54 |
| Commander 2018 | 105 | Common | $0.24 | — |
| GRN Guild Kit | 4 | Uncommon | $0.21 | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #2157 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.51 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$2.48 – $2.55 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Telling Time worth?
Telling Time is currently worth about $0.21 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.21 to $7.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Telling Time printed in?
Telling Time has been printed in 7 sets, including GRN Guild Kit, Tenth Edition, Ravnica: City of Guilds, Secret Lair Drop, Commander 2018, Modern Masters 2015, and more.
Can I buy Telling Time on RareWell?
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Is Telling Time legal in Commander?
Yes — Telling Time is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Telling Time legal in Modern?
Yes — Telling Time is legal in Modern.
Is Telling Time on the Reserved List?
No — Telling Time is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Telling Time?
Yes — Telling Time has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: GRN Guild Kit · Tenth Edition · Ravnica: City of Guilds · Secret Lair Drop · Commander 2018 · Modern Masters 2015 · Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander
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