Time of Need
Champions of Kamigawa 247 • uncommon
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dany Orizio
- Market price
- $4.17
What it does
Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
"When the kumo attacked the monks' sacred shrine, a mournful toll for help echoed through the forest. Thus began the Battle of Silk, which would last six years."— *Great Battles of Kamigawa*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Time of Need was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set, the first installment in a block heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. The card was designed to function as a tutor, allowing players to search their library for a legendary creature card, a mechanic that perfectly complemented the set's central focus on legendary permanent types. It served as a utility piece for decks reliant on specific, powerful characters, providing a focused way to bring key strategic assets into play.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who utilized a distinct, ethereal aesthetic to capture the spiritual tone of the Kamigawa plane. His design for the piece emphasizes the mystical and instructional nature of the spell, blending the set's signature blend of traditional fantasy with the specific cultural influences of the region. Upon its release, it was regarded by the Magic: The Gathering community as a reliable, if situational, piece of support that remains a staple for players building commander decks centered around legendary creatures.
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