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Timely Reinforcements Magic 2012 MTG card
M12 #40 · Art by Tomasz Jedruszek
M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012#40Uncommon

Timely Reinforcements

Sorcery
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#20,932 Down 110 in 30 days
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Timely Reinforcements Price Summary

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Timely Reinforcements Printings & Prices

Timely Reinforcements has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

M12 set symbol, UncommonM12 #40
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Timely Reinforcements Rules Text & Legality

Timely Reinforcements

If you have less life than an opponent, you gain 6 life. If you control fewer creatures than an opponent, create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens.

The gods are not always kind, but they do have a soft spot for plucky underdogs.

Timely Reinforcements is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Timely Reinforcements Rulings

  • Sep 22, 2011

    In a Two-Headed Giant game, you’ll compare your team’s life total with the opposing team’s life total. You’ll then compare the number of creatures you control (ignoring creatures your teammate controls) to the number of creatures each opponent controls separately.

  • Sep 22, 2011

    In a multiplayer game, you consider each opponent. If you have less life than one of your opponents and fewer creatures than one of your opponents (although this may be a different opponent), you’ll get both bonuses.

  • Sep 22, 2011

    You compare life totals with each of your opponents when Timely Reinforcements resolves. At that time, if you have less life than an opponent, you’ll gain 6 life. Similarly, you compare the number of creatures you control with the number of creatures each opponent controls when Timely Reinforcements resolves.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Timely Reinforcements has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012M12 #40
  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012 · foilM12 #40
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #M12-40

Timely Reinforcements in Commander

Timely Reinforcements is the #20,932 most-played card on EDHREC, down 110 places over the last 30 days.

#20,932 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 110 in 30 days

Timely Reinforcements FAQ

How much is Timely Reinforcements worth?

Timely Reinforcements is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Timely Reinforcements legal in Commander?

Yes. Timely Reinforcements is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Timely Reinforcements been reprinted?

Yes. Timely Reinforcements has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Timely Reinforcements cheap?

Timely Reinforcements trades at about $0.23; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,932 on EDHREC).