Time of Need
Time of Need Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Time of Need is $4.37 (TSR #369), and the most expensive is $19.75 (TSR #369, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.29, up 21.1% over 7 days, up 26.9% over 30 days, up 30.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.29 (2026).
Time of Need Printings & Prices
Time of Need has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Time of Need: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for TSR #369 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSR #369 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #247 | Foil | $8.00 | $19.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #369 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #247 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #247 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #369 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #247 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Time of Need Rules Text & Legality
Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Time of Need is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Time of Need has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #369 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| TSR #369 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| CHK #247 | 2004-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CHK #247 | 2004-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
TSR #369 
CHK #247 Time of Need in Commander
Time of Need is the #5,359 most-played card on EDHREC, down 23 places over the last 30 days.
Time of Need FAQ
How much is Time of Need worth?
Time of Need is worth about $5.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $4.37 to $19.75 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Time of Need legal in Commander?
Yes — Time of Need is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Time of Need been reprinted?
Yes — Time of Need has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Time of Need expensive?
Time of Need holds a $5.29 price because supply is limited to two printings.