The details of Telling Time, card 114 from the 2007 Magic: The Gathering Tenth Edition set. This uncommon Instant offers strategic library manipulation for any deck.
Telling Time
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Tenth Edition
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Card 114 in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering Tenth Edition set, Telling Time is an uncommon Instant card that provides strategic depth through library manipulation. Designed by Scott M. Fischer, this card features a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2, making it accessible early in the game. The card allows the player to look at the top three cards of their library, then arrange them by placing one into their hand, one on top of the library, and one on the bottom. This mechanic offers flexibility in resource management, allowing players to find specific answers or set up future turns. Collectors often seek this card for its classic blue identity and its role in the foundational Tenth Edition release. The flavor text, "Mastery is achieved when 'telling time' becomes 'telling time what to do,'" adds a whimsical touch to the card's theme. As a staple of the Uncommon rarity tier, it represents the consistent quality and strategic variety that Magic: The Gathering is known for. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking to expand your library with versatile spells, this card stands out for its elegant simplicity and enduring utility. Telling Time remains a notable entry in the Tenth Edition catalog, appreciated for its straightforward yet effective gameplay mechanics.
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Card Details
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Telling Time
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand, one on top of your library, and one on the bottom of your library.
Mastery is achieved when "telling time" becomes "telling time what to do."















