Sands of Time
Visions · #153

Sands of Time

Sands of Time is a Rare Artifact from Visions (153) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.37 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.37
Cardmarket trend €2.81
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Sands of Time suits collectors and players working on Visions who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Sands of Time from Visions?

Sands of Time is a Artifact in Visions numbered 153. Mana cost {4}. Sands of Time (153) is a format-relevant Artifact in Visions with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Sands of Time worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.37 for Sands of Time. Low and high spread runs $3.37 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.81; Normal: $3.37. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 153 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetVisions
Number153
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$3.37
Cardmarket EUR€2.81
cardmarket $2.81
Normal $3.37

How collectible is Sands of Time?

Sands of Time is a Rare printing in Visions. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 153 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Sands of Time?

Sands of Time lists as Artifact. Artist: Paul Lee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Visions. Collector number 153 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.

Cactaur's take

Sands of Time (153) is a format-relevant Artifact in Visions with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Sands of Time is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Visions, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.37 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.81; Normal: $3.37).
  • Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact 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 $3.37 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Sands of Time from Visions?

Sands of Time is a Rare Artifact from Visions numbered 153 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Sands of Time worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.37 for ungraded Sands of Time. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Sands of Time?

Sands of Time is catalogued as Rare in Visions. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Sands of Time legal in Commander or Standard?

Sands of Time shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Sands of Time near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.37. 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.