Time WarpHow it works & interactions with other cards

Bending the Timeline

When you cast Time Warp, you choose a target player. While you will usually target yourself, the spell allows you to target any player in the game. Upon resolution, a new turn is inserted into the game structure directly after the turn in which Time Warp resolved. This extra turn functions exactly like a normal turn, including an untap step, upkeep, and draw step.

Stacking Extra Turns

If multiple extra turn effects are created during a single turn, they do not resolve simultaneously. Instead, they are added to the game schedule one by one. The most recently created extra turn is always taken first. If you cast two copies of Time Warp in one turn, the second one to resolve will be the first extra turn you actually play.

Strategic Timing

Because Time Warp is a sorcery, you normally play it during your main phase. It is best used when you already have a established board presence or a hand full of resources that need another untap cycle to be fully utilized. Using it on an empty board often results in just drawing one card and playing one land, which may not be worth the five-mana investment.

Interaction examples

The Ultimate Recovery

Raise the Palisade

If your opponent has a massive army of Elves, you can cast Raise the Palisade and choose 'Human' to bounce all their creatures to their hand. By following this up with Time Warp, you ensure they cannot immediately replay their creatures on their next turn, as you will take your extra turn first to attack while their board is empty.

Drawing into Victory

Distant Melody

With several Goblins on the battlefield, you can cast Distant Melody to draw a large amount of cards. After drawing your new hand, you cast Time Warp. This allows you to immediately untap all the mana you spent and use your newly drawn cards during the extra turn before your opponent has a chance to react.