Quick Answer

Stall for Time is a common Instant from DMU (DMU) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stall for Time MTG card

Stall for Time

Instant

Card Text

Kicker {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell.) Tap up to two target creatures. If this spell was kicked, put a stun counter on each of those creatures. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Draw a card.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Ryan Alexander Lee
Kicker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stall for Time? Basics

Stall for Time is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell.) Tap up to two target creatures. If this spell was kicked, put a stun counter on each of those creatures. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Draw a card."

How much mana does Stall for Time cost to cast? Basics

Stall for Time has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Stall for Time's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Stall for Time has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Stall for Time's current oracle text is: "Kicker {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell.) Tap up to two target creatures. If this spell was kicked, put a stun counter on each of those creatures. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Draw a card."

What is the current price of Stall for Time? Pricing

The current market price for Stall for Time is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Stall for Time? Pricing

You can purchase Stall for Time from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Stall for Time normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.08

Is Stall for Time legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stall for Time in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Stall for Time legal in Modern? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Stall for Time legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Stall for Time legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Stall for Time legal in Legacy? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Stall for Time legal in Vintage? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Stall for Time legal in Pauper? Legality

Stall for Time is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Stall for Time from? Details

This printing of Stall for Time is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 34.

Stall for Time may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stall for Time's rarity? Details

Stall for Time is a common card in DMU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Stall for Time? Details

Stall for Time was illustrated by Ryan Alexander Lee.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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