Quick Answer

Brilliant Halo is a common Enchantment — Aura from USG (USG) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Brilliant Halo MTG card

Brilliant Halo

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+2. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 USG USG 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.21
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$0.35
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brilliant Halo? Basics

Brilliant Halo is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+2. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Brilliant Halo cost to cast? Basics

Brilliant Halo has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Brilliant Halo's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Brilliant Halo has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Brilliant Halo's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+2. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Brilliant Halo? Pricing

The current market price for Brilliant Halo is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Brilliant Halo? Pricing

You can purchase Brilliant Halo from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brilliant Halo in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Brilliant Halo in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brilliant Halo is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Brilliant Halo in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Legacy? Legality

Brilliant Halo is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Vintage? Legality

Brilliant Halo is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Brilliant Halo legal in Pauper? Legality

Brilliant Halo is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Brilliant Halo from? Details

This printing of Brilliant Halo is from USG (USG), with collector number 5.

Brilliant Halo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brilliant Halo's rarity? Details

Brilliant Halo is a common card in USG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Brilliant Halo? Details

Brilliant Halo was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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