Time of NeedHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

Time of Need is a specialized tutor card that costs only two mana. It allows you to search your entire library for any card with both the 'Legendary' supertype and the 'Creature' type. This is perfect for finding specific win conditions or utility creatures that can turn the tide of a game.

How It Resolves Step by Step

First, you cast Time of Need and pay its mana cost of one generic and one green mana. Upon resolution, you search your library for a legendary creature card and reveal it to all players. You then put that card into your hand. Finally, regardless of whether you found a card, you must shuffle your library.

Common Mistakes

The most common error is trying to find legendary cards that aren't creatures, such as legendary artifacts, enchantments, or planeswalkers. Time of Need specifically requires the card found to be a 'Legendary Creature.' Additionally, you must reveal the card to prove it meets the criteria before putting it in your hand.

When to Play It

Because it is a sorcery, you can only play it during your main phase when the stack is empty. It is best used in the early game to set up your curve or in the late game to find a specific legendary threat that can finish the match.

Interaction examples

Finding Your Commander

If you are playing a format where your legendary creatures are in your deck, you can cast Time of Need to search for any legendary creature card, reveal it, and add it to your hand to cast later.

Following Up on Ramp

Cultivate

In a typical game, you might use Cultivate on turn three to ensure you have enough mana. On turn four, you can use Time of Need to find a high-cost legendary creature, knowing you have the lands to cast it next turn.

Optimizing Your Library

Farseek

After using Farseek to pull a specific land out of your deck, you can use Time of Need to further thin your deck by finding a legendary creature. Both spells require you to shuffle your library afterward, ensuring your deck remains randomized.