Illusions of Grandeur
Enchantment · Rare
Illusions of Grandeur is currently worth about $16.52 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Cumulative upkeep 2 (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When this enchantment enters, you gain 20 life. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, you lose 20 life.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Keywords
- Cumulative upkeep
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1995
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
Playability
#10290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 79 | Rare | $16.52 | — |
| Masters Edition | 40 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Ice Age #79 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $16.52 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$16.52 – $16.69 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Illusions of Grandeur worth?
Illusions of Grandeur is currently worth about $16.52 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Illusions of Grandeur printed in?
Illusions of Grandeur has been printed in 2 sets, including Ice Age, Masters Edition.
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Is Illusions of Grandeur legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusions of Grandeur is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Illusions of Grandeur legal in Modern?
Illusions of Grandeur is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Illusions of Grandeur on the Reserved List?
Yes — Illusions of Grandeur is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Ice Age · Masters Edition
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