Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Illusionist's Bracers is $4.46 (GTC #231), and the most expensive is $287.87 (RVR #392z, Serialized, Double Rainbow Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.46, up 3.5% over 7 days, down 1.6% over 30 days, up 18.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.83 (2026).
Illusionist's Bracers Printings & Prices
Illusionist's Bracers has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including alt art and serialized treatments.
Sell Illusionist's Bracers: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.50 cash for GTC #231 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #231 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #GTC-231 | Nonfoil | $4.25 | $6.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #392 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $6.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #231 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #392 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #260 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #260 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
Illusionist's Bracers Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an ability of equipped creature is activated, if it isn't a mana ability, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Equip {3}
Illusionist's Bracers is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Illusionist's Bracers Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 A mana ability is an ability that (1) isn't a loyalty ability, (2) doesn't target, and (3) could add mana when it resolves.
- Jan 24, 2013 An activated ability is written in the form "Cost: Effect."
- Jan 24, 2013 If Illusionist's Bracers somehow becomes equipped to a creature an opponent controls, and an activated ability (that isn't a mana ability) of that creature is activated, you will control the copy of that ability.
- Jan 24, 2013 If the ability has {X} in its cost, the value of X is copied.
- Jan 24, 2013 If the ability is modal (that is, it says "Choose one —" or the like), the copy will have the same mode. You can't choose a different one.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Illusionist's Bracers has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #260 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | $1.86 | $2.76 |
| RVR #260 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | $1.95 | $2.70 |
| RVR #392 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Alt Art | $1.56 | $1.42 |
| RVR #392 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Alt Art | $1.04 | $1.13 |
| RVR #392z | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Serialized | — | — |
| PLST #GTC-231 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #231 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #231 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
RVR #260 
PLST #GTC-231 
GTC #231 Illusionist's Bracers in Commander
Illusionist's Bracers is the #1,592 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Illusionist's Bracers FAQ
How much is Illusionist's Bracers worth?
Illusionist's Bracers is worth about $4.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $4.46 to $287.87 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Illusionist's Bracers legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusionist's Bracers is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Illusionist's Bracers been reprinted?
Yes — Illusionist's Bracers has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Illusionist's Bracers cheap?
Illusionist's Bracers trades at about $4.46 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.