Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Sands of Time is a rare artifact from Visions. Currently $3.40.
Released February 1997 as part of Visions (expansion set). Click through to Visions for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Sands of Time is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sands of Time a good MTG investment?
Sands of Time is a rare from Visions currently at $3.40. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Sands of Time?
Sands of Time from Visions is currently $3.40 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Sands of Time's mana cost?
Sands of Time's mana cost (casting cost) is 4 ({4}). See Sands of Time's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Sands of Time?
At $3.40, Sands of Time is a rare with Legal in 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 Sands of Time?
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 Sands of Time good in Commander (EDH)?
Sands of Time is ranked #20820 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Sands of Time legal in?
Sands of Time is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Sands of Time going up or down?
At $3.40, daily moves for Sands of Time are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare artifact; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Sands of Time worth buying?
Sands of Time at $3.40 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Sands of Time reprint risk
Sands of Time is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Sands of Time price history
SpellBook has tracked Sands of Time since its 1997 release in Visions across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #20820 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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