Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission. ⓘCommission comes from the marketplace, not you — it never changes what you pay, and never changes which price we show as cheapest.
Phantasmal Bear
CREATURE — BEAR ILLUSION Common
Magic 2012 EDHREC #22,401
$0.07
-12.5%
7 days
Price history
Loading price history…
Phantasmal Bear price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Phantasmal Bear Price Summary
Phantasmal Bear's current headline price is $0.07.
Phantasmal Bear Printings & Prices
4 printings
Phantasmal Bear has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
SORT
FINISH
All finishes
VERSIONS
COMPARE
Sell Phantasmal Bear: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #70 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDM #4 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #A25-69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #70 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Phantasmal Bear Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.
""You know it to be false, but when its claws find you, what you know won't matter much at all."
—Pol Jamaar, illusionist"
Phantasmal Bear is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Phantasmal Bear Rulings
1 most recent
- Mar 16, 2018 If Phantasmal Bear becomes the target of a spell or ability, its ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of that spell or ability. The ability will resolve first (causing Phantasmal Bear to be sacrificed). Unless the spell or ability has another target, it will then be countered when it tries to resolve for having no legal targets.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Phantasmal Bear has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #A25-69 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #69 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #69 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
| DDM #4 | 2014-03-14 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #70 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #70 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
PLST #A25-69 
A25 #69 
DDM #4 Phantasmal Bear in Commander
Phantasmal Bear is the #22,401 most-played card on EDHREC, down 450 places over the last 30 days.
Phantasmal Bear FAQ
How much is Phantasmal Bear worth?
Phantasmal Bear is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Commander?
Yes — Phantasmal Bear is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Phantasmal Bear been reprinted?
Yes — Phantasmal Bear has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phantasmal Bear cheap?
Phantasmal Bear trades at about $0.07 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,401 on EDHREC).