Return the Past
Doctor Who · #697

Return the Past

Return the Past is a Rare Enchantment from Doctor Who (697) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.28 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Return the Past suits collectors and players working on Doctor Who 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 Return the Past from Doctor Who?

Return the Past is a Enchantment in Doctor Who numbered 697. Mana cost {4}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Return the Past (697) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Doctor Who with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Return the Past worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.28 for Return the Past. Low and high spread runs $2.28 to null. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 697 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2023.

SetDoctor Who
Number697
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$2.28
Cardmarket EUR
foil $2.28

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Return the Past?

Return the Past is a Rare printing in Doctor Who. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 697 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Return the Past?

Return the Past lists as Enchantment. Artist: Irina Nordsol. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 697 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Return the Past (697) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Doctor Who with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Return the Past is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Doctor Who, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.28.
  • Mana cost {4}{R}{R} and type line Enchantment 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 $2.28 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Return the Past from Doctor Who?

Return the Past is a Rare Enchantment from Doctor Who numbered 697 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Return the Past worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.28 for ungraded Return the Past. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Return the Past?

Return the Past is catalogued as Rare in Doctor Who. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Return the Past legal in Commander or Standard?

Return the Past 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 Return the Past near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.28. 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.