Hourglass of the Lost

Hourglass of the Lost is a practical artifact for Commander games in the Modern Horizons 3 era that rewards tempo and careful planning. Tap to add {W} and put a time counter on Hourglass of the Lost, turning your mana into a ticking clock. The value grows as counters accumulate, guiding you toward the big play when you decide to activate the second ability.

Removing X counters and exiling Hourglass of the Lost lets you return each nonland permanent card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery, which keeps the exchange fair at multiplayer tables. The lore surrounding the hourglass evokes futures sealed within glass until the moment of release, a thematically fitting choice for decks that lean on graveyard synergy and flexible value engines.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{W}
• Card Type – Artifact
• Subtypes – None
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Add {W}. Put a time counter on Hourglass of the Lost. {T}, Remove X time counters from Hourglass of the Lost and exile it: Return each nonland permanent card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
• Power / Toughness – N/A
• Loyalty – N/A