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Timely Ward
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Rare
Commander Legends EDHREC #1,697
$3.78
-1.3%
7 days
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Timely Ward price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.78.
Timely Ward Price Summary
Timely Ward's current headline price is $3.78.
Timely Ward Printings & Prices
3 printings
Timely Ward has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Timely Ward: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #363 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DSC #107 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WOC #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #107 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #363 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | WOC #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Timely Ward Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may cast this spell as though it had flash if it targets a commander.
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has indestructible.
"Behind every general who leads from the front is a nervous mage with a spell at the ready."
Timely Ward is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Timely Ward has been reprinted 3 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 73% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #107 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| WOC #79 | 2023-09-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #363 | 2020-11-20 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DSC #107 
WOC #79 Timely Ward in Commander
Timely Ward is the #1,697 most-played card on EDHREC, down 51 places over the last 30 days.
Timely Ward FAQ
How much is Timely Ward worth?
Timely Ward is worth about $3.78 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Timely Ward legal in Commander?
Yes — Timely Ward is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Timely Ward been reprinted?
Yes — Timely Ward has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Timely Ward cheap?
Timely Ward trades at about $3.78 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.