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Illicit Auction
SORCERY Rare
Classic Sixth Edition EDHREC #11,961
$5.17
+0.4%
7 days
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Illicit Auction price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $5.17.
Illicit Auction Price Summary
Illicit Auction's current headline price is $5.17.
Illicit Auction Printings & Prices
2 printings
Illicit Auction has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Illicit Auction: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #183 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #190 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #190 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Illicit Auction Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Each player may bid life for control of target creature. You start the bidding with a bid of 0. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid and gains control of the creature. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Illicit Auction 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
Illicit Auction Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 This is a life loss and not a life payment so you can bid more life than you have.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Illicit Auction has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6ED #190 | 1999-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| MIR #183 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
MIR #183 Illicit Auction in Commander
Illicit Auction is the #11,961 most-played card on EDHREC, up 14 places over the last 30 days.
Illicit Auction FAQ
How much is Illicit Auction worth?
Illicit Auction is worth about $5.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Illicit Auction legal in Commander?
Yes — Illicit Auction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Illicit Auction been reprinted?
Yes — Illicit Auction has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Illicit Auction expensive?
Illicit Auction holds a $5.17 price because supply is limited to two printings.