
Illicit Auction
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +1.6%
- EDHREC rank
- #11,966 Up 12 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy 6ED #190 nonfoil
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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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Reprints in this period
Illicit Auction price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $5.24.
Where to Buy and Sell Illicit Auction
Every market we track for 6ED #190 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
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.
Sell Illicit Auction: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #190 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MIR #183 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #190 | Nonfoil |
Illicit Auction Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 1996MirageMIR #183
- Apr 21, 1999Classic 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.
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.





