The Time Elemental, card #108 from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Fourth Edition. This Rare blue Elemental creature is a key piece for TCG collectors completing the set.
Time Elemental
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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The Time Elemental, identified as card number 108, serves as a distinct entry in Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition, originally released in 1995. Classified as a Rare card within the set, this blue Elemental creature offers a unique mechanical profile for players and collectors alike. The card features a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of three. Its physical attributes list a power of 0 and toughness of 2, reflecting its defensive nature rather than offensive capability. Functionally, the Time Elemental provides strategic depth through its dual abilities. When the creature attacks or blocks, it forces its controller to sacrifice it at the end of combat, dealing 5 damage to themselves. Alternatively, players can spend two generic mana and two blue mana to tap the card, returning a target non-enchanted permanent to its owner's hand. This versatility makes it a notable artifact for those studying the game's early design philosophy. Collectors focusing on Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek this release to complete their Fourth Edition collections. The card's enduring presence in the TCG community highlights its significance as a foundational piece of the hobby's history.
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Time Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Amy Weber
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Creature — Elemental
0 / 2
U
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When this creature attacks or blocks, at end of combat, sacrifice it and it deals 5 damage to you. {2}{U}{U}, {T}: Return target permanent that isn't enchanted to its owner's hand.