---
title: "Time Walk (Limited Edition Alpha) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/time-walk/
category: Magic: The Gathering
updated: 2026-09-28
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Time Walk (Limited Edition Alpha): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 14 verified sales of the Time Walk (Limited Edition Alpha) as of November 11, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $10,200 for a Limited Edition Beta BGS 9 on July 6, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.
- The highest verified sale on record is $63,000 for a Limited Edition Alpha PSA 10 on April 21, 2023 at Fanatics Collect.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Limited Edition Alpha | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $63,000 (2023-04-21) | $63,000 (2023-04-21) | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 10 | — | 0 | $25,000 (2023-09-23) | $25,000 (2023-09-23) | 7 |
| Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 9.5 | — | 0 | $27,600 (2023-03-20) | $27,600 (2023-03-20) | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9.5 | — | 0 | $25,000 (2024-04-11) | $25,000 (2024-04-11) | 33 |
| Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $10,200 (2025-01-27) | $20,400 (2021-03-25) | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha altered/authentic copy | BGS Authentic Altered | — | 0 | $5,250 (2026-06-26) | $5,250 (2026-06-26) | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $10,200 (2026-07-06) | $10,200 (2026-07-06) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $3,300 (2026-01-14) | $3,300 (2026-01-14) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 7.5 | — | 0 | $3,300 (2025-12-01) | $3,300 (2025-12-01) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | CGC 4.5 | — | 0 | $3,240 (2026-07-06) | $3,240 (2026-07-06) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | BGS 9.5 | — | 0 | $7,500 (2026-07-06) | $7,500 (2026-07-06) | — |
| Unlimited Edition | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $4,920 (2026-07-06) | $4,920 (2026-07-06) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 4.5 | $3,240 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/e8f1b1c2-6e59-11f1-9e82-0a58a9feac02/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-cgc-45-vgex) |
| 2026-07-06 | Unlimited Edition | BGS 9 | $4,920 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/26f4b2e0-6f8a-11f1-8587-0a58a9feac02/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-07-06 | Unlimited Edition | BGS 9.5 | $7,500 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/26d0e75c-6f8a-11f1-9e64-0a34ac5f522b/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-bgs-95-gem-mint) |
| 2026-07-06 | Limited Edition Beta | BGS 9 | $10,200 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/1ca2f288-87c0-4c33-97c0-29a07f137dda/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-beta-time-walk-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-06-26 | Limited Edition Alpha altered/authentic copy | BGS Authentic Altered | $5,250 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-authentic-altered-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7458-37004.s) |
| 2026-01-14 | Unlimited Edition | PSA 5 | $3,300 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/c8d88821-c844-4d3a-87d7-a0e033751954/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-psa-5-ex) |
| 2025-12-15 | Unlimited Edition | PSA 5 | $2,370 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/c8d88821-c844-4d3a-87d7-a0e033751954/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-psa-5-ex) |
| 2025-12-01 | Unlimited Edition | CGC 7.5 | $3,300 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/f3a6752b-1eb1-45e7-8b1a-3c8d92faa400/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-unlimited-time-walk-cgc-75-nrmt) |
| 2025-01-27 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9 | $10,200 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/ae6eb766-d305-11ef-8074-0a58a9feac02/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-alpha-time-walk-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2024-04-11 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9.5 | $25,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-trading-card-game-gem-mint-95-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/43190-77255.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515) |
| 2023-09-23 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 10 | $25,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-cgc-trading-card-game-gem-mint-10-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7357-36005.s) |
| 2023-04-21 | Limited Edition Alpha | PSA 10 | $63,000 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/9a8ad126-9833-11ed-86af-0a58a9feac02) |
| 2023-03-20 | Limited Edition Alpha | CGC 9.5 | $27,600 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/6f59e53e-b9e2-11ed-9726-02bf4dece833) |
| 2021-03-25 | Limited Edition Alpha | BGS 9 | $20,400 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-alpha-edition-bgs-mint-9-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-/a/40166-81271.s) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** No collector number is printed on Alpha cards. Scryfall catalogs this card as Alpha #83. The original Alpha card does not display a collector number. Modern cataloging commonly assigns Time Walk number 84.

## Why this card matters

Time 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Time 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

For 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** An altered Time Walk is just a cheaper version of the same comp. **What the evidence says:** An altered or authentic-altered designation is a separate condition category and should not be merged with numerically graded unaltered copies.
- **Myth:** The card name Time Walk is enough to identify the item. **What the evidence says:** The card name appears across different printings and products. Set, edition, border, corner cut, language, grader, and grade are required.
- **Myth:** A CGC 10 and BGS 9.5 sale prove every high-grade copy is worth the same amount. **What the evidence says:** The opened records are individual transactions. Eye appeal, venue, timing, and buyer pool still need evidence.
- **Myth:** Reserved List status removes supply risk completely. **What the evidence says:** The policy addresses functionally identical tournament-legal physical reprints, not every substitute, commemorative treatment, or demand change.

## FAQ

### What is Alpha Time Walk?

Alpha Time Walk is a rare Limited Edition Alpha sorcery by Amy Weber, commonly cataloged as number 84.

### Is Time Walk on the Reserved List?

Yes, Wizards lists Time Walk from Limited Edition on the official Reserved List.

### How much did a CGC 10 Alpha Time Walk sell for?

A CGC Gem Mint 10 Alpha Time Walk sold for $25,000 at Heritage on September 23, 2023.

### How much did a BGS 9.5 Alpha Time Walk sell for?

A BGS Gem Mint 9.5 Alpha Time Walk sold for $25,000 at Heritage on April 11, 2024.

### How much did the altered Alpha Time Walk sale found here bring?

A BGS Authentic Altered Alpha Time Walk sold for $5,250 at Heritage on June 26, 2026.

### How many PSA 10 Alpha Time Walk copies exist?

Not established in the opened evidence; no current PSA population page with an explicit as-of date was opened for this card.

## Sources

1. [Time Walk catalog reference](https://www.mtg.wtf/card/2ed/84/Time-Walk) (mtg.wtf)
2. [Official Reprint Policy](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy) (Wizards of the Coast)
3. [Alpha Rare Authentication](https://www.mtginformation.com/alpha-rare-authentication) (MTG Information)
4. [Heritage Auctions Lot 36005: Time Walk Alpha CGC Gem Mint 10](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-cgc-trading-card-game-gem-mint-10-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7357-36005.s) (Heritage Auctions)
5. [Heritage Auctions Lot 77255: Time Walk Alpha BGS Gem Mint 9.5](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-trading-card-game-gem-mint-95-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/43190-77255.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515) (Heritage Auctions)
6. [Heritage Auctions Lot 36009: Time Walk Alpha CGC NM/Mint+ 8.5](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-cgc-trading-card-game-nm-mint-85-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7424-36009.s) (Heritage Auctions)
7. [Heritage Auctions Lot 37004: Time Walk Alpha BGS Authentic Altered](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-limited-edition-alpha-bgs-authentic-altered-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-rare/a/7458-37004.s) (Heritage Auctions)
8. [Heritage Auctions Lot 81271: Time Walk Alpha BGS Mint 9](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-time-walk-alpha-edition-bgs-mint-9-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-/a/40166-81271.s) (Heritage Auctions)

## How to cite

> Time Walk (Limited Edition Alpha). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/alpha/time-walk/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/magic--alpha--time-walk.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/