Hieroglyphic Illumination
Hieroglyphic Illumination Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hieroglyphic Illumination is $0.06 (PLST #AKH-57), and the most expensive is $1.10 (AKH #57, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, flat over 7 days, up 50.0% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Hieroglyphic Illumination Printings & Prices
Hieroglyphic Illumination has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hieroglyphic Illumination: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.20 cash for AKH #57 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AKH #57 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #307 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #307 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #57 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #112 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AKH-57 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Hieroglyphic Illumination Rules Text & Legality
Draw two cards.
Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Hieroglyphic Illumination is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hieroglyphic Illumination has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #307 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #AKH-57 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| C20 #112 | 2020-04-17 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #57 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #57 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
J22 #307 
PLST #AKH-57 
C20 #112 
AKH #57 Hieroglyphic Illumination in Commander
Hieroglyphic Illumination is the #11,544 most-played card on EDHREC, down 144 places over the last 30 days.
Hieroglyphic Illumination FAQ
How much is Hieroglyphic Illumination worth?
Hieroglyphic Illumination is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.06 to $1.10 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Hieroglyphic Illumination legal in Commander?
Yes — Hieroglyphic Illumination is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Hieroglyphic Illumination been reprinted?
Yes — Hieroglyphic Illumination has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hieroglyphic Illumination cheap?
Hieroglyphic Illumination trades at about $0.06 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,544 on EDHREC).