Illusions of Grandeur
Illusions of Grandeur Price Summary
As of Jul 30, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Illusions of Grandeur is $16.52 (ICE #79). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.52, flat over 7 days, down 2.3% over 30 days, up 2.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.90 (2026).
Illusions of Grandeur Printings & Prices
Illusions of Grandeur has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Illusions of Grandeur: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.50 cash for ICE #79; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ICE #79 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
Illusions of Grandeur Rules Text & Legality
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.
Illusions of Grandeur is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Illusions of Grandeur Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If a player takes control of this card away from you, you do not lose 20 life because the loss of 20 life is a separate ability. That player is now subject to the loss.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Illusions of Grandeur has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE #79 | 1995-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
ICE #79 Illusions of Grandeur in Commander
Illusions of Grandeur is the #10,297 most-played card on EDHREC, up 13 places over the last 30 days.
Illusions of Grandeur FAQ
How much is Illusions of Grandeur worth?
Illusions of Grandeur is worth about $16.52 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 30, 2026.
Is Illusions of Grandeur legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusions of Grandeur is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Illusions of Grandeur been reprinted?
Yes — Illusions of Grandeur has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Illusions of Grandeur expensive?
Illusions of Grandeur holds a $16.52 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.