Quick Answer

Timeless Witness is a uncommon Creature — Human Shaman from J21 (J21) costing {2}{G}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Timeless Witness MTG card

Timeless Witness

Creature — Human Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target card from your graveyard to your hand. Eternalize {5}{G}{G} ({5}{G}{G}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Shaman with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 J21 J21 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander
Eternalize

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timeless Witness? Basics

Timeless Witness is a Creature — Human Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target card from your graveyard to your hand. Eternalize {5}{G}{G} ({5}{G}{G}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Shaman with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Timeless Witness cost to cast? Basics

Timeless Witness has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Timeless Witness's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Timeless Witness has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Timeless Witness's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target card from your graveyard to your hand. Eternalize {5}{G}{G} ({5}{G}{G}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Shaman with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Timeless Witness? Pricing

Price data for Timeless Witness is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Timeless Witness? Pricing

You can purchase Timeless Witness 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 Timeless Witness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Timeless Witness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Timeless Witness legal in Modern? Legality

Timeless Witness is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Timeless Witness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Timeless Witness 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 Timeless Witness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Timeless Witness in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Timeless Witness legal in Legacy? Legality

Timeless Witness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Timeless Witness legal in Vintage? Legality

Timeless Witness 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 Timeless Witness legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Timeless Witness 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 Timeless Witness from? Details

This printing of Timeless Witness is from J21 (J21), with collector number 654.

Timeless Witness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Timeless Witness's rarity? Details

Timeless Witness is a uncommon card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Timeless Witness? Details

Timeless Witness was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.

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

What is Timeless Witness's power and toughness? Details

Timeless Witness is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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