Hour of Need
Journey into Nyx · #40

Hour of Need

Hour of Need is a Uncommon Instant from Journey into Nyx (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.09
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Hour of Need suits collectors and players working on Journey into Nyx 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 Hour of Need from Journey into Nyx?

Hour of Need is a Instant in Journey into Nyx numbered 40. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Hour of Need (40) from Journey into Nyx should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Journey into Nyx.

What is Hour of Need worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Hour of Need. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Journey into Nyx. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetJourney into Nyx
Number40
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.09
cardmarket $0.09
foil $0.40
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Hour of Need?

Hour of Need is a Uncommon printing in Journey into Nyx. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Journey into Nyx. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Hour of Need?

Hour of Need lists as Instant with keywords Strive. Artist: Jesper Ejsing. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Journey into Nyx. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Hour of Need (40) from Journey into Nyx should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Hour of Need is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Journey into Nyx, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} 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 Hour of Need from Journey into Nyx?

Hour of Need is a Uncommon Instant from Journey into Nyx numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Hour of Need worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Hour of Need. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Hour of Need?

Hour of Need is catalogued as Uncommon in Journey into Nyx. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Hour of Need legal in Commander or Standard?

Hour of Need shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Hour of Need near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. 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.