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Illicit Auction Classic Sixth Edition MTG card
6ED #190 · Art by Scott Kirschner
6ED set symbol, RareClassic Sixth Edition#190Rare

Illicit Auction

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 6ED #190 nonfoil
$5.24 +1.2% +$0.06, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+1.6%
EDHREC rank
#11,966 Up 12 in 30 days
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Illicit Auction Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.24, up 1.2% over 7 days, up 1.6% over 30 days, down 30.0% over 90 days.

Illicit Auction Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Illicit Auction

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Illicit Auction in Sealed Products

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Illicit Auction Printings & Prices

Illicit Auction has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

6ED set symbol, Rare6ED #190
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MIR set symbol, RareMIR #183

Sell Illicit Auction: Buylist Offers

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Card Kingdom6ED #190Nonfoil
Card KingdomMIR #183Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc6ED #190Nonfoil

Illicit Auction Rules Text & Legality

Illicit Auction

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.

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Illicit Auction Rulings

  • 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

Illicit Auction has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Oct 8, 1996MIR set symbol, RareMirageMIR #183
  • Apr 21, 19996ED set symbol, RareClassic Sixth Edition6ED #190

Illicit Auction in Commander

Illicit Auction is the #11,966 most-played card on EDHREC, up 12 places over the last 30 days.

#11,966 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 12 in 30 days

Illicit Auction FAQ

How much is Illicit Auction worth?

Illicit Auction is worth about $5.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $5.24 price because supply is limited to two printings.

What can I play instead of Illicit Auction?

Cards that fill a similar role include Mages' Contest, Thieves' Auction, Pain's Reward.