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Temporal Aperture
Price history
Temporal Aperture price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $5.16.
Temporal Aperture Price Summary
Temporal Aperture's current headline price is $5.16.
Temporal Aperture Printings & Prices
Temporal Aperture has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Temporal Aperture: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #310 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #310 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #kb310 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Temporal Aperture Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{5}, {T}: Shuffle your library, then reveal the top card. Until end of turn, for as long as that card remains on top of your library, play with the top card of your library revealed and you may play that card without paying its mana cost. (If it has X in its mana cost, X is 0.)
Temporal Aperture is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Temporal Aperture Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If your library is shuffled or that card otherwise leaves the top of your library, the effect ends.
- Oct 4, 2004 The card is removed from the top of the library when you play it, just like a card is removed from your hand when you play it.
- Oct 4, 2004 While you do not have to pay the mana cost, you do have to pay any other costs described in the text that are paid when playing the card. If the cost in the card text is optional, such as with Buyback, you can optionally pay that cost.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Temporal Aperture has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC99 #kb310 | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #310 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
WC99 #kb310 Temporal Aperture in Commander
Temporal Aperture is the #23,531 most-played card on EDHREC, down 311 places over the last 30 days.
Temporal Aperture FAQ
How much is Temporal Aperture worth?
Temporal Aperture is worth about $5.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Temporal Aperture legal in Commander?
Yes — Temporal Aperture is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Temporal Aperture been reprinted?
Yes — Temporal Aperture has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Temporal Aperture expensive?
Temporal Aperture holds a $5.16 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.