Quick Answer

Time of Need is a uncommon Sorcery from CHK (CHK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $3.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Time of Need MTG card

Time of Need

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"When the kumo attacked the monks' sacred shrine, a mournful toll for help echoed through the forest. Thus began the Battle of Silk, which would last six years." —*Great Battles of Kamigawa*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Dany Orizio

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.07
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TCGPlayer
$13.58
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Card Kingdom
$12.99
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Cardmarket
€0.91
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€6.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time of Need? Basics

Time of Need is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Time of Need cost to cast? Basics

Time of Need has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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 of Need's mana cost of {1}{G} 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 of Need 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 of Need's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Time of Need? Pricing

The current market price for Time of Need is approximately $3.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $13.58 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Time of Need? Pricing

You can purchase Time of Need 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.

Time of Need normal: $3.07 | foil: $13.58

Is Time of Need legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Time of Need in Standard is not available.

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

Is Time of Need legal in Modern? Legality

Time of Need is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Time of Need legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Time of Need 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 of Need legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Time of Need in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Time of Need legal in Legacy? Legality

Time of Need is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Time of Need legal in Vintage? Legality

Time of Need 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 of Need legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Time of Need 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 of Need from? Details

This printing of Time of Need is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 247.

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

What is Time of Need's rarity? Details

Time of Need is a uncommon card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Time of Need? Details

Time of Need was illustrated by Dany Orizio.

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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