Quick Answer

Into the Time Vortex is a rare Sorcery from WHO (WHO) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $1.04 USD. Legal in Commander.

Into the Time Vortex MTG card

Into the Time Vortex

Sorcery

Card Text

Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.) Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Kekai Kotaki
Cascade Rebound

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Market Prices

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$1.04
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$1.18
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$2.79
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$1.99
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€0.99
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€0.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into the Time Vortex? Basics

Into the Time Vortex is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.) Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Into the Time Vortex cost to cast? Basics

Into the Time Vortex has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Into the Time Vortex's mana cost of {4}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Into the Time Vortex has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Into the Time Vortex's current oracle text is: "Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.) Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Into the Time Vortex? Pricing

The current market price for Into the Time Vortex is approximately $1.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.99 EUR.

Where can I buy Into the Time Vortex? Pricing

You can purchase Into the Time Vortex from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Into the Time Vortex normal: $1.04 | foil: $1.18

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Into the Time Vortex in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Into the Time Vortex in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Into the Time Vortex is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Into the Time Vortex in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Legacy? Legality

Into the Time Vortex is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Vintage? Legality

Into the Time Vortex is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Into the Time Vortex legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Into the Time Vortex in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Into the Time Vortex from? Details

This printing of Into the Time Vortex is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 387.

Into the Time Vortex may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Into the Time Vortex's rarity? Details

Into the Time Vortex is a rare card in WHO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Into the Time Vortex? Details

Into the Time Vortex was illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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