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Time of Need Champions of Kamigawa MTG card
CHK #247 · Art by Dany Orizio
CHK set symbol, UncommonChampions of Kamigawa#247Uncommon

Time of Need

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · CHK #247 nonfoil
$3.64 −7.1% −$0.28, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−14.2%
EDHREC rank
#5,369 Down 11 in 30 days
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Time of Need Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.64, down 7.1% over 7 days, down 14.2% over 30 days, down 31.2% over 90 days.

Time of Need Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Time of Need

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Time of Need in Sealed Products

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Time of Need Printings & Prices

Time of Need has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

CHK set symbol, UncommonCHK #247
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TSR set symbol, SpecialTSR #369
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Card KingdomTSR #369Foil
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Time of Need Rules Text & Legality

Time of Need

Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"When the kumo attacked the monks' sacred shrine, a mournful toll for help echoed through the forest. Thus began the Battle of Silk, which would last six years." —*Great Battles of Kamigawa*

Time of Need is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Time of Need has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Oct 1, 2004CHK set symbol, UncommonChampions of KamigawaCHK #247
  • Oct 1, 2004CHK set symbol, UncommonChampions of Kamigawa · foilCHK #247
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #369
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #369

Time of Need in Commander

Time of Need is the #5,369 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.

#5,369 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 11 in 30 days

Time of Need FAQ

How much is Time of Need worth?

Time of Need is worth about $3.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 cheap?

Time of Need trades at about $3.64; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,369 on EDHREC).