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Illusionary Mask 30th Anniversary Edition MTG card
30A #246 · Art by Amy Weber
30A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition#246Rare

Illusionary Mask

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Illusionary Mask Printings & Prices

Illusionary Mask has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

CEI set symbol, RareCEI #250
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CED set symbol, RareCED #250
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30A set symbol, Rare30A #246
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2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #250
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30A set symbol, Rare30A #543
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LEB set symbol, RareLEB #250
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LEA set symbol, RareLEA #249
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Illusionary Mask Rules Text & Legality

Illusionary Mask

{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.

Illusionary Mask is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Illusionary Mask Rulings

  • Oct 1, 2009

    Both the amount and types of mana you spend on {X} are taken into account while you're choosing a creature card from your hand. For example, if you spent {U}{U} on {X}, you can choose a creature card with mana cost {U}{U}, {1}{U}, {2}, or {W/U}{W/U}, among other possibilities, but not one that costs {2}{U} or one that costs {G}.

  • Oct 1, 2009

    If you use the ability to cast a creature card face down, you must keep track of the amount and types of mana you spent on {X}. If that creature spell is moved from the stack to anywhere other than the battlefield, the resulting creature leaves the battlefield, or the game ends, the face-down card is revealed. If its mana cost couldn't be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}, all applicable penalties for casting a card illegally are assessed.

  • Oct 1, 2009

    Illusionary Mask's ability will continue to apply to creatures cast face down with it, even if Illusionary Mask has left the battlefield.

  • Oct 1, 2009

    The effect that turns it face-up is a replacement effect. It doesn't use the stack and can't be responded to.

  • Oct 1, 2009

    While the creature card is face down, it's a 2/2 creature with no name, mana cost, color, creature type, abilities, or expansion symbol. Since it has no mana cost, its mana value is 0.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Illusionary Mask has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Aug 5, 1993LEA set symbol, RareLimited Edition AlphaLEA #249
  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, RareLimited Edition BetaLEB #250
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, RareUnlimited Edition2ED #250
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, RareCollectors' EditionCED #250
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, RareIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #250
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #246
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #543

Illusionary Mask in Commander

Illusionary Mask is the #25,308 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.

#25,308 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 37 in 30 days

Illusionary Mask FAQ

How much is Illusionary Mask worth?

Illusionary Mask is worth about $50.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Illusionary Mask legal in Commander?

Yes. Illusionary Mask is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Illusionary Mask been reprinted?

Yes. Illusionary Mask has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Illusionary Mask expensive?

Illusionary Mask holds a $50.00 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Illusionary Mask?

Cards that fill a similar role include Scroll of Fate, Dream Chisel, Ugin's Mastery.