Quick Answer

Time and Tide is a uncommon Instant from VIS (VIS) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Time and Tide MTG card

Time and Tide

Instant

Card Text

Simultaneously, all phased-out creatures phase in and all creatures with phasing phase out.

"Time may heal all wounds, but what heals time?" —Teferi

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 VIS VIS 🎨 George Pratt

Market Prices

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$0.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time and Tide? Basics

Time and Tide is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Simultaneously, all phased-out creatures phase in and all creatures with phasing phase out."

How much mana does Time and Tide cost to cast? Basics

Time and Tide has a mana cost of {U}{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.

Time and Tide's mana cost of {U}{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.

Time and Tide 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.

Time and Tide's current oracle text is: "Simultaneously, all phased-out creatures phase in and all creatures with phasing phase out."

What is the current price of Time and Tide? Pricing

The current market price for Time and Tide is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Time and Tide? Pricing

You can purchase Time and Tide 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.

Is Time and Tide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Time and Tide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Time and Tide legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Time and Tide in Modern is not available.

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

Is Time and Tide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Time and Tide 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 Time and Tide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Time and Tide in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Time and Tide legal in Legacy? Legality

Time and Tide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Time and Tide legal in Vintage? Legality

Time and Tide 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 Time and Tide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Time and Tide 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 Time and Tide from? Details

This printing of Time and Tide is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 46.

Time and Tide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Time and Tide's rarity? Details

Time and Tide is a uncommon card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Time and Tide? Details

Time and Tide was illustrated by George Pratt.

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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