The 2006 Time Spiral reprint of the Magic: The Gathering instant Think Twice offers a versatile solution for blue mages seeking card draw and graveyard interaction.
Think Twice
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Think Twice, cataloged as card number 86 with the set code TSP, serves as a staple blue Instant within this expansion. Created by artist Jim Nelson, this common rarity card provides a reliable mechanism for players to improve their hand size while managing resources in the graveyard. As a two-mana spell with a mana value of two, Think Twice fits seamlessly into blue decks that prioritize tempo and card selection. The card allows a player to draw a single card, offering immediate card advantage. Its true strategic depth lies in its secondary ability: Flashback. This mechanic permits the caster to pay {2}{U} to cast the spell from the graveyard instead of the hand, after which the card is exiled. This dual utility makes Think Twice a flexible tool for both early-game development and late-game recursion, allowing players to extract value from cards that have already been played. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Time Spiral cards due to the set's unique aesthetic and its role in bridging different eras of the game. The card features flavor text attributed to Ettovard, a Tolarian archivist, adding a layer of narrative context to the gameplay. For those building blue-based strategies or completing a Time Spiral collection, Think Twice represents an essential component of the set's identity. Its enduring popularity in various formats underscores its value as a foundational card in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Think Twice
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Draw a card. Flashback {2}{U} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
"Great books are meant to be read, then read again backwards or upside down!" —Ettovard, Tolarian archivist
















