Once and Future
Throne of Eldraine · #168

Once and Future

Once and Future is a Uncommon Instant from Throne of Eldraine (168) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.27
Cardmarket trend €0.16
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Once and Future suits collectors and players working on Throne of Eldraine who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Once and Future from Throne of Eldraine?

Once and Future is a Instant in Throne of Eldraine numbered 168. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Once and Future (168) from Throne of Eldraine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Throne of Eldraine.

What is Once and Future worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Once and Future. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Throne of Eldraine. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThrone of Eldraine
Number168
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.27
Cardmarket EUR€0.16
cardmarket $0.16
foil $0.27
Normal $0.27

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Once and Future?

Once and Future is a Uncommon printing in Throne of Eldraine. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Throne of Eldraine. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Once and Future?

Once and Future lists as Instant with keywords Adamant. Artist: Nils Hamm. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Throne of Eldraine. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Once and Future (168) from Throne of Eldraine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Once and Future is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Throne of Eldraine, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.27).
  • Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Once and Future from Throne of Eldraine?

Once and Future is a Uncommon Instant from Throne of Eldraine numbered 168 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Once and Future worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Once and Future. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Once and Future?

Once and Future is catalogued as Uncommon in Throne of Eldraine. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Once and Future legal in Commander or Standard?

Once and Future shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Once and Future near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.