
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Delay is an uncommon instant from Future Sight. Currently $1.76 ($9.70 foil).
Released May 2007 as part of Future Sight (expansion set). Click through to Future Sight for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 5.5x premium ($9.70), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delay a good MTG investment?
Delay is a uncommon from Future Sight currently at $1.76. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Delay?
Delay from Future Sight is currently $1.76 for nonfoil and $9.70 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Delay's mana cost?
Delay's mana cost (casting cost) is 1U ({1}{U}). See Delay's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Delay?
At $1.76, Delay is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Delay?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Delay good in Commander (EDH)?
Delay is ranked #2028 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Delay legal in?
Delay is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Delay
Is Delay going up or down?
At $1.76, daily moves for Delay are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 5.5x premium at $9.70, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Delay worth buying?
Delay is currently priced at $1.76. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Delay reprint risk
Delay can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Delay price history
SpellBook has tracked Delay since its 2007 release in Future Sight across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #2028 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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