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Time Walk
Limited Edition Alpha
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Limited Edition Alpha altered/authentic copy | BGS Authentic Altered | $5,250 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 8.5 | $10,313 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Reported | Open |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9.5 | $25,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 10 | $25,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9 | $20,400 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Limited Edition Alpha · CGC 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 10; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · CGC 8.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 8.5; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · BGS 9.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS 9.5; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha · BGS 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS 9; no chart.
Limited Edition Alpha altered/authentic copy · BGS Authentic Altered
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS Authentic Altered; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | CGC | 10 | 7 | Sep 23, 2023 | Open |
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS | 9.5 | 33 | Apr 11, 2024 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Time Walk
Time Walk is the original extra-turn sorcery from Limited Edition Alpha and one of the Power Nine. Collectors search for it because it is an early Reserved List card where Alpha/Beta/Unlimited identity, grade, and altered status materially change the comp set.
Why this card matters
Verified factTime Walk matters because it is one of the Power Nine and one of the most recognizable early blue spells in Magic. The Alpha printing is a rare by Amy Weber, commonly cataloged as number 84. Wizards' official Reserved List includes Time Walk from Limited Edition, so the supply discussion should focus on exact original printings and should not treat later digital, commemorative, or non-tournament products as identical. The evidence supports a historical and policy-based description of the card; it does not support a prediction that any grade or copy will follow a fixed price path. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisTime Walk's Alpha version should be identified before searching for value. Alpha has a black border, no expansion symbol, and the larger rounded Alpha corner cut. Beta is black-bordered but has the standard Magic corner radius. Unlimited is white-bordered. Altered or authentic-altered slabs are separate because alteration changes the condition and buyer pool. The same name also appears in Collectors' Edition, International Collectors' Edition, digital and commemorative contexts. For CardVolume, a BGS 9.5 Alpha comp, a CGC 8.5 Alpha comp, and a BGS Authentic Altered Alpha comp are three different buckets. [1][2][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe opened Heritage pages show large differences by grade and status. A CGC Gem Mint 10 Alpha Time Walk sold for $25,000 on September 23, 2023, and a BGS Gem Mint 9.5 Alpha copy sold for $25,000 on April 11, 2024. Lower-grade or altered sales sit in different evidence buckets: a CGC NM/Mint+ 8.5 sold for $10,312.50 on September 19, 2025, while a BGS Authentic Altered copy sold for $5,250 on June 26, 2026. These sales are comps, not a universal price ladder. [4][5][6][7]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisFor authenticity, compare the card to an Alpha Time Walk reference and known authentic Alpha production traits. Check the black border, no expansion symbol, Alpha corner radius, text, mana cost, card back, print pattern, edges, and surface. Alteration matters: one opened Heritage lot notes color added to right front corners on an Authentic Altered copy, showing why condition inspection is not optional. Do not use destructive tests. A certification lookup is only one part of authentication because copied cert numbers and fake holders can exist. High-value Time Walk purchases should include original photos and expert review when uncertain. [1][7]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | Black border, no expansion symbol, original 1993 frame, catalog number 84, and Alpha's larger rounded corner cut. |
| Limited Edition Beta | Black border and no expansion symbol, with the standard Magic corner radius rather than Alpha's larger rounded corners. |
| Unlimited Edition | White border, no expansion symbol, and early core-set styling distinct from Alpha and Beta. |
| Limited Edition Alpha altered/authentic copy | An Alpha copy assigned an altered or authentic-altered designation; price it separately from numerically graded copies. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- May 4, 2016 · card reprintWizards' official Reprint Policy lists Time Walk from Limited Edition as a Reserved Card and says Reserved Cards will not be printed again in functionally identical tournament-legal physical form. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpha Time Walk?
Is Time Walk on the Reserved List?
How much did a CGC 10 Alpha Time Walk sell for?
How much did a BGS 9.5 Alpha Time Walk sell for?
How much did the altered Alpha Time Walk sale found here bring?
How many PSA 10 Alpha Time Walk copies exist?
Sources
- Time Walk catalog reference — mtg.wtf (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Official Reprint Policy — Wizards of the Coast (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Alpha Rare Authentication — MTG Information (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 36005: Time Walk Alpha CGC Gem Mint 10 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 77255: Time Walk Alpha BGS Gem Mint 9.5 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 36009: Time Walk Alpha CGC NM/Mint+ 8.5 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 37004: Time Walk Alpha BGS Authentic Altered — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Lot 81271: Time Walk Alpha BGS Mint 9 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No live Alpha Time Walk catalog page from mtg.wtf or Scryfall was accessible in the browser; a related mtg.wtf reference was used for core card details and printings.
- No current PSA population report with an explicit as-of date was opened.
- Heritage population statements were recorded as of the auction lot dates, not from independently opened live grader population pages.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
