Timely Ward
Timely Ward Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Timely Ward is $4.65 (DSC #107), and the most expensive is $5.32 (WOC #79). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.79, up 6.7% over 7 days, down 2.2% over 30 days, down 12.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.76 (2026).
Timely Ward Printings & Prices
Timely Ward has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Timely Ward: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.80 cash for CMR #363; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 49% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMR #363 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #107 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #363 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WOC #79 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $6.99 | 79% |
| CoolStuffInc | DSC #107 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | WOC #79 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Timely Ward Rules Text & Legality
You may cast this spell as though it had flash if it targets a commander.
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has indestructible.
Timely Ward is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Timely Ward has been reprinted 3 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 73% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #107 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | $1.92 | $0.93 | $0.51 | $0.83 |
| WOC #79 | 2023-09-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #363 | 2020-11-20 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DSC #107 
WOC #79 
CMR #363 Timely Ward in Commander
Timely Ward is the #1,646 most-played card on EDHREC, down 15 places over the last 30 days.
Timely Ward FAQ
How much is Timely Ward worth?
Timely Ward is worth about $4.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $4.65 to $5.32 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Timely Ward legal in Commander?
Yes — Timely Ward is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Timely Ward been reprinted?
Yes — Timely Ward has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Timely Ward cheap?
Timely Ward trades at about $4.79 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.