MTG Time Spiral Remastered released March 2021 as a remaster of the original Time Spiral block (2006-2007), one of the most mechanically complex and nostalgia-rich periods in MTG history. The set is structured around the Timeshifted bonus slot — every pack contains one card printed in the classic pre-8th Edition card frame used by MTG from 1993 to 2003.
These old-border retro frame cards are among the most collector-desirable versions in modern MTG. For Australian buyers who remember original MTG or who collect vintage-aesthetic cards, Time Spiral Remastered offers a unique product with guaranteed retro frame content in every single pack.
MTG Time Spiral Remastered has a unique EV structure: every single pack contains one Timeshifted card — a reprint printed in the classic pre-8th Edition old-border card frame. That slot can produce Snapcaster Mage or Tarmogoyf worth AU$30-60+ or a common worth AU$0.50. At AU$170 for a 36-pack box you get 36 guaranteed retro frame cards. The average EV is reasonable with high variance. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is Time Spiral Remastered and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
Time Spiral Remastered contains reprints from Time Spiral, Planar Chaos, and Future Sight — three sets released 2006-2007 that explored MTG's past, present, and future simultaneously through different card frame and mechanic treatments. The main set uses standard modern card frames. The Timeshifted bonus slot appears in every pack as one card using the classic old-border pre-8th Edition frame. Key reprints include Tarmogoyf, Snapcaster Mage, Damnation, Lotus Bloom, and the full Pact cycle. The Draft Booster box contains 36 packs.
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MTG Time Spiral Remastered EV Calculator — Australia
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Run the Time Spiral Remastered EV Calculator →Chase Cards and What to Look For
Snapcaster Mage in old-border retro frame is the headline target — a Legacy and Modern staple worth AU$25-50+ in the retro treatment. Tarmogoyf in old-border retro frame is worth AU$20-40+. Damnation in retro frame is worth AU$15-30+. Lotus Bloom, Pact of Negation, and Through the Breach in retro frame are Legacy combo pieces worth AU$10-25+ each. Foil retro frame versions of any of these are exceptionally valuable — foil retro Snapcaster Mage can be worth AU$100-200+.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks Time Spiral Remastered Draft Booster boxes at AU$170 with Prime delivery. The retro frame aesthetic appeals strongly to Australian collectors who prefer the classic card look. eBay AU shows consistent activity for foil retro frame Snapcaster Mage, Tarmogoyf, and Damnation. The set was a limited print run and supply on Amazon AU may not persist indefinitely.
Should You Open or Buy Singles?
This is the central question the EV Calculator answers. The short version:
Open if: the EV Calculator verdict is Worth Opening at your purchase price, you enjoy the opening experience, or you are playing Limited formats with this set.
Buy singles if: the EV Calculator verdict is Avoid, you want specific cards rather than a spread across the set, or you are building a Commander deck targeting particular cards.
If EV suggests buying singles, the C3 eBay store stocks MTG singles. Specific retro frame targets like Snapcaster Mage and Tarmogoyf are available as singles at current market rates.
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Shop MTG Singles — C3 eBay Store ↗Buy the Box on Amazon AU
If the EV Calculator returns a Worth Opening or Borderline verdict and you decide to open, this is the confirmed Amazon AU listing for Time Spiral Remastered:
MTG Time Spiral Remastered — Play Booster Box (36 Packs)
AU$170.00
36 Play Boosters. Free Prime delivery. Sold and shipped by Amazon AU. Price may vary — always check current listing before purchasing.
View on Amazon AU ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What are Timeshifted cards in Time Spiral Remastered? Timeshifted cards are reprints printed in the classic pre-8th Edition card frame — the old border style used by MTG from 1993 to 2003. Every pack in Time Spiral Remastered contains one Timeshifted card. The 121-card Timeshifted sheet includes everything from commons worth AU$0.50 to Snapcaster Mage worth AU$30-50+. Getting 36 guaranteed retro frame cards per box creates significant EV variance.
Is Time Spiral Remastered worth opening in Australia? At AU$170 for 36 packs, TSR offers reasonable EV driven by the guaranteed Timeshifted slot. The range is wide — most Timeshifted cards are low value but hitting Snapcaster Mage, Tarmogoyf, or Damnation significantly boosts box value. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current assessment.
Why are foil retro frame cards so valuable? Foil retro frame cards combine two sought-after treatments: the nostalgic old-border card frame and the foil finish. Cards printed in the original MTG era were foiled rarely and the combination creates a visually distinctive product that collectors actively seek. Foil retro Snapcaster Mage and Tarmogoyf from Time Spiral Remastered are among the most valuable standard-print MTG cards of the 2021 release period.
What is the original Time Spiral block about? Time Spiral (2006) was set during a period of catastrophe in the MTG multiverse — a hole in the fabric of time caused by overuse of mana over centuries. The plane of Dominaria was ravaged and time rifts were tearing reality apart. The block explored MTG's past through nostalgic card reprints and mechanics, the present through current designs, and the future through Future Sight's futureshifted cards with then-unprecedented mechanics.
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