Illusionary Mask
Illusionary Mask Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Illusionary Mask is $39.99 (CED #250), and the most expensive is $194.57 (2ED #250). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $194.57, flat over 7 days, down 14.5% over 30 days, down 14.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $227.60 (2026).
Illusionary Mask Printings & Prices
Illusionary Mask has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Illusionary Mask: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $700.00 cash for LEA #249; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #249 | Nonfoil | $700.00 | $1,399.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #250 | Nonfoil | $225.00 | $449.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #543 | Nonfoil | $165.00 | $249.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #250 | Nonfoil | $92.00 | $229.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #246 | Nonfoil | $24.00 | $37.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #250 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $27.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #250 | Nonfoil | $10.50 | $22.99 | 54% |
Illusionary Mask Rules Text & Legality
{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.
Illusionary Mask is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Illusionary Mask Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Both the amount and types of mana you spend on {X} are taken into account while you're choosing a creature card from your hand. For example, if you spent {U}{U} on {X}, you can choose a creature card with mana cost {U}{U}, {1}{U}, {2}, or {W/U}{W/U}, among other possibilities, but not one that costs {2}{U} or one that costs {G}.
- Oct 1, 2009 If you use the ability to cast a creature card face down, you must keep track of the amount and types of mana you spent on {X}. If that creature spell is moved from the stack to anywhere other than the battlefield, the resulting creature leaves the battlefield, or the game ends, the face-down card is revealed. If its mana cost couldn't be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}, all applicable penalties for casting a card illegally are assessed.
- Oct 1, 2009 Illusionary Mask's ability will continue to apply to creatures cast face down with it, even if Illusionary Mask has left the battlefield.
- Oct 1, 2009 The effect that turns it face-up is a replacement effect. It doesn't use the stack and can't be responded to.
- Oct 1, 2009 While the creature card is face down, it's a 2/2 creature with no name, mana cost, color, creature type, abilities, or expansion symbol. Since it has no mana cost, its mana value is 0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Illusionary Mask has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #543 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #246 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #250 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #250 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #250 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #250 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #249 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #543 
CEI #250 
CED #250 
2ED #250 
LEB #250 
LEA #249 Illusionary Mask in Commander
Illusionary Mask is the #24,854 most-played card on EDHREC, down 287 places over the last 30 days.
Illusionary Mask FAQ
How much is Illusionary Mask worth?
Illusionary Mask is worth about $194.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $48.00 to $194.57 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Illusionary Mask legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusionary Mask is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Illusionary Mask been reprinted?
Yes — Illusionary Mask has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Illusionary Mask expensive?
Illusionary Mask holds a $194.57 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.