Brilliant Ultimatum
Sorcery · Rare
Brilliant Ultimatum is currently worth about $1.40 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Exile the top five cards of your library. An opponent separates those cards into two piles. You may play lands and cast spells from one of those piles. If you cast a spell this way, you cast it without paying its mana cost.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 7
- Color identity
- B · U · W
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
Playability
#12242 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara | 159 | Rare | $1.40 | $7.71 |
Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #159 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $7.71 | $1.40 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$1.40 – $7.71 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Brilliant Ultimatum worth?
Brilliant Ultimatum is currently worth about $1.40 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.40 to $7.71 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Brilliant Ultimatum printed in?
Brilliant Ultimatum has been printed in 1 set, including Shards of Alara.
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Is Brilliant Ultimatum legal in Commander?
Yes — Brilliant Ultimatum is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Brilliant Ultimatum legal in Modern?
Yes — Brilliant Ultimatum is legal in Modern.
Is Brilliant Ultimatum on the Reserved List?
No — Brilliant Ultimatum is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shards of Alara
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