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Illusions of Grandeur Ice Age MTG card
ICE #79 · Art by Quinton Hoover
ICE set symbol, RareIce Age#79Rare

Illusions of Grandeur

EnchantmentCumulative upkeep
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · ICE #79 nonfoil
$15.60 −0.7% −$0.11, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−2.1%
EDHREC rank
#10,434 Down 39 in 30 days
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Illusions of Grandeur Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $15.60, down 0.7% over 7 days, down 2.1% over 30 days, down 5.6% over 90 days.

Illusions of Grandeur Price History

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Illusions of Grandeur in Sealed Products

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Illusions of Grandeur Printings & Prices

Illusions of Grandeur has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

ICE set symbol, RareICE #79
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Illusions of Grandeur Rules Text & Legality

Illusions of Grandeur

Cumulative upkeep {2} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

When this enchantment enters, you gain 20 life.

When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, you lose 20 life.

Illusions of Grandeur is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Illusions of Grandeur Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If a player takes control of this card away from you, you do not lose 20 life because the loss of 20 life is a separate ability. That player is now subject to the loss.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Illusions of Grandeur has been reprinted 1 time.

  • Jun 3, 1995ICE set symbol, RareIce AgeICE #79

Illusions of Grandeur in Commander

Illusions of Grandeur is the #10,434 most-played card on EDHREC, down 39 places over the last 30 days.

#10,434 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 39 in 30 days

Illusions of Grandeur FAQ

How much is Illusions of Grandeur worth?

Illusions of Grandeur is worth about $15.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Illusions of Grandeur legal in Commander?

Yes. Illusions of Grandeur is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Illusions of Grandeur been reprinted?

Yes. Illusions of Grandeur has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Illusions of Grandeur expensive?

Illusions of Grandeur holds a $15.60 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.

What can I play instead of Illusions of Grandeur?

Cards that fill a similar role include Delusions of Mediocrity, Thought Lash, Demonic Pact.