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Timely Reinforcements
M12 · Magic 2012 #40 · Uncommon · released 2011-07-15
{2}{W}
Sorcery
If you have less life than an opponent, you gain 6 life. If you control fewer creatures than an opponent, create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens.
The gods are not always kind, but they do have a soft spot for plucky underdogs.
Timely Reinforcements is an uncommon white sorcery from Magic 2012 (2011). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2011 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.25 to $1.04 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$0.97
Format legality
Where you can play Timely Reinforcements in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.25 to $1.04 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2012 at $0.25.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2012 This page | 40 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $1.04 |
| The List | M12-40 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
| Historic Anthology 3 | 5 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from Magic 2012
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2011-09-22You compare life totals with each of your opponents when Timely Reinforcements resolves. At that time, if you have less life than an opponent, you’ll gain 6 life. Similarly, you compare the number of creatures you control with the number of creatures each opponent controls when Timely Reinforcements resolves.
- 2011-09-22In a multiplayer game, you consider each opponent. If you have less life than one of your opponents and fewer creatures than one of your opponents (although this may be a different opponent), you’ll get both bonuses.
- 2011-09-22In a Two-Headed Giant game, you’ll compare your team’s life total with the opposing team’s life total. You’ll then compare the number of creatures you control (ignoring creatures your teammate controls) to the number of creatures each opponent controls separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Timely Reinforcements legal in Commander?
Yes — Timely Reinforcements is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Timely Reinforcements legal in?
Timely Reinforcements is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Timely Reinforcements been printed?
Timely Reinforcements has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2011 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Timely Reinforcements?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2012 (#40) at about $0.25.
Who illustrated Timely Reinforcements?
This printing of Timely Reinforcements was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.