Once Upon a Time
Mystery Booster 2 · #71

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time is a Rare Instant from Mystery Booster 2 (71) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.96 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.96
Cardmarket trend €1.09
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Once Upon a Time suits collectors and players working on Mystery Booster 2 who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Once Upon a Time from Mystery Booster 2?

Once Upon a Time is a Instant in Mystery Booster 2 numbered 71. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Once Upon a Time (71) from Mystery Booster 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2.

What is Once Upon a Time worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.96 for Once Upon a Time. Low and high spread runs $0.96 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.09; Normal: $0.96. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMystery Booster 2
Number71
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.96
Cardmarket EUR€1.09
cardmarket $1.09
Normal $0.96

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Once Upon a Time?

Once Upon a Time is a Rare printing in Mystery Booster 2. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Once Upon a Time?

Once Upon a Time lists as Instant. Artist: Matt Stewart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Once Upon a Time (71) from Mystery Booster 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Once Upon a Time is catalogued as Rare Instant in Mystery Booster 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.96 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.09; Normal: $0.96).
  • Mana cost {1}{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: Use $0.96 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Once Upon a Time from Mystery Booster 2?

Once Upon a Time is a Rare Instant from Mystery Booster 2 numbered 71 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Once Upon a Time worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.96 for ungraded Once Upon a Time. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Once Upon a Time?

Once Upon a Time is catalogued as Rare in Mystery Booster 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Once Upon a Time legal in Commander or Standard?

Once Upon a Time shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, 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 Once Upon a Time near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.96. 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.