Experience the humor of Magic: The Gathering's Unstable set with Time Out, a foil common instant card featuring unique die-roll mechanics.
Time Out
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Market & Price History
| Condition | Value | Source | Trend | Price Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$0.50 | Guide Estimate | +4.2% | ||
- $0.50
- Source
- Guide Estimate
- Trend
- +4.2%
- Price Details
30-day Price History
Raw / Ungraded
TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Sep 25, 2026
Description
Time Out, card number 48, is a foil common instant that exemplifies this playful design philosophy. Created by artist Dave Allsop, this card offers a unique gameplay experience that relies on chance and strategic timing. As a blue instant with a mana cost of {4}{U} and a mana value of 5, Time Out requires players to manage their resources carefully before deployment. The card’s primary effect involves rolling a six-sided die to determine how many cards from the top of a target nonland permanent's owner’s library are shuffled back into that library. This mechanic adds an element of unpredictability to interactions, making it a favorite among players who enjoy the chaotic nature of the Unstable format. Collectors appreciate the foil treatment of Time Out for its visual appeal and the way it highlights the card’s whimsical nature. Its flavor text adds to the charm, hinting at the mischievous antics typical of the set’s goblin-centric themes. Whether you are building a casual deck for fun or adding to a collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, Time Out represents a distinct piece of the game’s history. The Unstable expansion remains a memorable chapter in TCG lore, and cards like Time Out capture its spirit perfectly. Enthusiasts of the format often seek out these cards for their novelty and the joy they bring to gameplay.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Time Out
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Dave Allsop
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Roll a six-sided die. Put target nonland permanent into its owner's library just beneath the top X cards of that library, where X is the result.
Anyone other than a goblin would've gotten only a hand caught in the cookie jar.






