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Illusory Ambusher
CREATURE — CAT ILLUSION Uncommon
The List EDHREC #11,332
$0.14
+0.0%
7 days
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Illusory Ambusher price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.14.
Illusory Ambusher Price Summary
Illusory Ambusher's current headline price is $0.14.
Illusory Ambusher Printings & Prices
6 printings
Illusory Ambusher has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Illusory Ambusher: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | IMA #58 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #58 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C15-12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Illusory Ambusher Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.
""Violence is the food it craves. Feed it if you dare."
—Doriel, mentor of Mistral Isle"
Illusory Ambusher 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
Illusory Ambusher Rulings
2 most recent
- Nov 17, 2017 Creatures may be dealt damage greater than their toughness. For example, if a source deals 5 damage to Illusory Ambusher, you'll draw five cards.
- Nov 17, 2017 If Illusory Ambusher blocks a creature with trample, that creature's controller can assign any amount of damage from 1 to that creature's power to Illusory Ambusher. Excess damage doesn't have to be assigned to the defending player.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Illusory Ambusher has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #167 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| GN3 #29 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #C15-12 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| C20 #113 | 2020-04-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| IMA #58 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| IMA #58 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| C15 #12 | 2015-11-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
BLC #167 
GN3 #29 
C20 #113 
IMA #58 
C15 #12 Illusory Ambusher in Commander
Illusory Ambusher is the #11,332 most-played card on EDHREC, down 403 places over the last 30 days.
Illusory Ambusher FAQ
How much is Illusory Ambusher worth?
Illusory Ambusher is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Illusory Ambusher legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusory Ambusher is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Illusory Ambusher been reprinted?
Yes — Illusory Ambusher has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Illusory Ambusher cheap?
Illusory Ambusher trades at about $0.14 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,332 on EDHREC).