Illicit Auction
Sorcery · Rare
Illicit Auction is currently worth about $4.96 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Each player may bid life for control of target creature. You start the bidding with a bid of 0. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid and gains control of the creature. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
Playability
#11970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 183 | Rare | $7.45 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 190 | Rare | $4.96 | — |
Price intelligence
Mirage #183 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $7.45 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$6.79 – $7.45 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Illicit Auction worth?
Illicit Auction is currently worth about $4.96 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $4.96 to $7.45 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Illicit Auction printed in?
Illicit Auction has been printed in 2 sets, including Classic Sixth Edition, Mirage.
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Is Illicit Auction legal in Commander?
Yes — Illicit Auction is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Illicit Auction legal in Modern?
Illicit Auction is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Illicit Auction on the Reserved List?
No — Illicit Auction is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Classic Sixth Edition · Mirage
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