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Telling Time
INSTANT Uncommon
GRN Guild Kit EDHREC #5,699
$0.21
-4.5%
7 days
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Telling Time price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Telling Time Price Summary
Telling Time's current headline price is $0.21.
Telling Time Printings & Prices
7 printings
Telling Time has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Telling Time: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #114 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #114 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2157 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2157 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GK1 #4 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #114 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #114 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Telling Time Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand, one on top of your library, and one on the bottom of your library.
"Mastery is achieved when "telling time" becomes "telling time what to do.""
Telling Time is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Telling Time Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2005 If there are fewer than three cards in your library, follow the instructions in the order given for any cards that are there.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
10 printings
Telling Time has been reprinted 10 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 64% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #75 | 2024-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #2157 | 2021-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| GK1 #4 | 2018-11-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C18 #105 | 2018-08-10 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MM2 #61 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MM2 #61 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 10E #114 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 10E #114 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RAV #69 | 2005-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RAV #69 | 2005-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DSC #75 
SLD #2157 
C18 #105 
MM2 #61 
10E #114 
RAV #69 Telling Time in Commander
Telling Time is the #5,699 most-played card on EDHREC, down 106 places over the last 30 days.
Telling Time FAQ
How much is Telling Time worth?
Telling Time is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Telling Time legal in Commander?
Yes — Telling Time is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Telling Time been reprinted?
Yes — Telling Time has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Telling Time cheap?
Telling Time trades at about $0.21 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,699 on EDHREC).