Telling Time
Telling Time is a Uncommon Instant from Secret Lair Drop (2157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.85 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Telling Time suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Telling Time from Secret Lair Drop?
Telling Time is a Instant in Secret Lair Drop numbered 2157. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Telling Time (2157) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop.
What is Telling Time worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.85 for Telling Time. Low and high spread runs $2.85 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.52; Normal: $2.85. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 2157 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.52 |
| cardmarket | $1.52 |
| Normal | $2.85 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Telling Time?
Telling Time is a Uncommon printing in Secret Lair Drop. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Telling Time?
Telling Time lists as Instant. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Telling Time (2157) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Telling Time is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.85 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.52; Normal: $2.85).
- Mana cost {1}{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: Use $2.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Telling Time from Secret Lair Drop?
Telling Time is a Uncommon Instant from Secret Lair Drop numbered 2157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Telling Time worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.85 for ungraded Telling Time. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Telling Time?
Telling Time is catalogued as Uncommon in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Telling Time legal in Commander or Standard?
Telling Time shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, 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 Telling Time near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.85. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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