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Timely Reinforcements
SORCERY Uncommon
Magic 2012 EDHREC #20,708
$0.22
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7 days
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Timely Reinforcements Price Summary
Timely Reinforcements's current headline price is $0.22.
Timely Reinforcements Printings & Prices
2 printings
Timely Reinforcements has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Timely Reinforcements: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #40 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M12-40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Timely Reinforcements Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Timely Reinforcements Rulings
3 most recent
- 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
3 printings
Timely Reinforcements has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M12-40 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #40 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #40 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #M12-40 Timely Reinforcements in Commander
Timely Reinforcements is the #20,708 most-played card on EDHREC, down 374 places over the last 30 days.
Timely Reinforcements FAQ
How much is Timely Reinforcements worth?
Timely Reinforcements is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.22 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,708 on EDHREC).