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Cephalid Illusionist
CREATURE — OCTOPUS WIZARD Uncommon
The List EDHREC #16,263
$0.42
+10.5%
7 days
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Cephalid Illusionist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.42.
Cephalid Illusionist Price Summary
Cephalid Illusionist's current headline price is $0.42.
Cephalid Illusionist Printings & Prices
2 printings
Cephalid Illusionist has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cephalid Illusionist: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TOR #28 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TOR #28 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TOR #28 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TOR #28 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #TOR-28 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TOR #28 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cephalid Illusionist Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, mill three cards.
{2}{U}, {T}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target creature you control this turn.
Cephalid Illusionist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Cephalid Illusionist has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #TOR-28 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TOR #28 | 2002-02-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TOR #28 | 2002-02-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
TOR #28 Cephalid Illusionist in Commander
Cephalid Illusionist is the #16,263 most-played card on EDHREC, down 593 places over the last 30 days.
Cephalid Illusionist FAQ
How much is Cephalid Illusionist worth?
Cephalid Illusionist is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cephalid Illusionist legal in Commander?
Yes — Cephalid Illusionist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cephalid Illusionist been reprinted?
Yes — Cephalid Illusionist has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cephalid Illusionist cheap?
Cephalid Illusionist trades at about $0.42 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,263 on EDHREC).