Quick Answer

Start the TARDIS is a uncommon Sorcery from WHO (WHO) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Start the TARDIS MTG card

Start the TARDIS

Sorcery

Card Text

Surveil 2, then draw a card. You may planeswalk. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Mandy Jurgens
Jump Jump-start Surveil

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.77
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.79
Foil
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€0.21
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€0.39
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Start the TARDIS? Basics

Start the TARDIS is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Surveil 2, then draw a card. You may planeswalk. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

How much mana does Start the TARDIS cost to cast? Basics

Start the TARDIS has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Start the TARDIS's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Start the TARDIS has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Start the TARDIS's current oracle text is: "Surveil 2, then draw a card. You may planeswalk. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

What is the current price of Start the TARDIS? Pricing

The current market price for Start the TARDIS is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Start the TARDIS? Pricing

You can purchase Start the TARDIS 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.

Start the TARDIS normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.77

Is Start the TARDIS legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Start the TARDIS in Standard is not available.

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

Is Start the TARDIS legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Start the TARDIS in Modern is not available.

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

Is Start the TARDIS legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Start the TARDIS 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 Start the TARDIS legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Start the TARDIS in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Start the TARDIS legal in Legacy? Legality

Start the TARDIS is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Start the TARDIS legal in Vintage? Legality

Start the TARDIS 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 Start the TARDIS legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Start the TARDIS in Pauper is not available.

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 Start the TARDIS from? Details

This printing of Start the TARDIS is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 56.

Start the TARDIS may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Start the TARDIS's rarity? Details

Start the TARDIS is a uncommon card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Start the TARDIS? Details

Start the TARDIS was illustrated by Mandy Jurgens.

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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