# Time Ebb Time Ebb represents Portal's approach to blue tempo magic—a straightforward bounce spell that returns a creature to its owner's hand. Collectors view it primarily as a Portal set completion piece rather than a sought-after card in its own right. Portal's limited distribution and casual design philosophy mean most cards from the set appeal mainly to completionists and those building Portal-specific collections. The nonfoil common printing is straightforward with no special variants to chase. Its modest gameplay role and common rarity mean finding copies is typically easy and inexpensive. For Portal enthusiasts, Time Ebb fills a necessary slot in the set's blue section without commanding particular collector attention or premium value.