Quick Answer

Time Elemental is a rare Creature — Elemental from 4BB (4BB) costing {2}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Time Elemental MTG card

Time Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

When this creature attacks or blocks, at end of combat, sacrifice it and it deals 5 damage to you. {2}{U}{U}, {T}: Return target permanent that isn't enchanted to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

0/2 rare CMC: 3.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Amy Weber

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time Elemental? Basics

Time Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature attacks or blocks, at end of combat, sacrifice it and it deals 5 damage to you. {2}{U}{U}, {T}: Return target permanent that isn't enchanted to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Time Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Time Elemental has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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 Elemental's mana cost of {2}{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 Elemental 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.

Time Elemental's current oracle text is: "When this creature attacks or blocks, at end of combat, sacrifice it and it deals 5 damage to you. {2}{U}{U}, {T}: Return target permanent that isn't enchanted to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Time Elemental? Pricing

Price data for Time Elemental is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Time Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Time Elemental 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 Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Time Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Time Elemental in Modern is not available.

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

Is Time Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Time Elemental 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 Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Time Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Time Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Time Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Time Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Time Elemental 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 Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Time Elemental 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 Elemental from? Details

This printing of Time Elemental is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 108.

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

What is Time Elemental's rarity? Details

Time Elemental is a rare card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Time Elemental? Details

Time Elemental was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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

What is Time Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Time Elemental is a 0/2 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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