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Once Upon a Time
PELD · Throne of Eldraine Promos #169s · Rare · released 2019-10-04
{1}{G}
Instant
If this spell is the first spell you've cast this game, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.
Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Once Upon a Time is a rare green instant from Throne of Eldraine Promos (2019). It has been printed 6 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.56 to $23.97 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
USD Foil$7.11
Format legality
Where you can play Once Upon a Time in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerBanned
ModernBanned
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricBanned
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.56 to $23.97 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $0.56.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine Promos This page | 169s | Rare | — | $7.11 |
| Throne of Eldraine Promos | 169p | Rare | $1.78 | $5.48 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 371 | Rare | $4.58 | $23.97 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 169 | Rare | $1.00 | $3.01 |
| The List | ELD-169 | Rare | $1.37 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 71 | Rare | $0.56 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2019-10-04The earliest opportunity you have to cast Once Upon a Time is during the first player's upkeep, before that player can play a land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Once Upon a Time legal in Commander?
Yes — Once Upon a Time is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Once Upon a Time legal in?
Once Upon a Time is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
How many times has Once Upon a Time been printed?
Once Upon a Time has been printed 6 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Once Upon a Time?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#71) at about $0.56.
Who illustrated Once Upon a Time?
This printing of Once Upon a Time was illustrated by Matt Stewart.