Quick Answer

Illicit Shipment is a uncommon Sorcery from SNC (SNC) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Illicit Shipment MTG card

Illicit Shipment

Sorcery

Card Text

Casualty 3 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 3 or greater. When you do, copy this spell.) Search your library for a card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Whatever the Maestros had ordered, it wasn't anyone's business, including his.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Josu Hernaiz
Casualty

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illicit Shipment? Basics

Illicit Shipment is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Casualty 3 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 3 or greater. When you do, copy this spell.) Search your library for a card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Illicit Shipment cost to cast? Basics

Illicit Shipment has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Illicit Shipment's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} 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.

Illicit Shipment has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Illicit Shipment's current oracle text is: "Casualty 3 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 3 or greater. When you do, copy this spell.) Search your library for a card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Illicit Shipment? Pricing

The current market price for Illicit Shipment is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Illicit Shipment? Pricing

You can purchase Illicit Shipment 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.

Illicit Shipment normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.22

Is Illicit Shipment legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Illicit Shipment in Standard is not available.

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

Is Illicit Shipment legal in Modern? Legality

Illicit Shipment is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Illicit Shipment legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Illicit Shipment 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 Illicit Shipment legal in Pioneer? Legality

Illicit Shipment is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Illicit Shipment legal in Legacy? Legality

Illicit Shipment is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Illicit Shipment legal in Vintage? Legality

Illicit Shipment 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 Illicit Shipment legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Illicit Shipment in Pauper is not available.

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 Illicit Shipment from? Details

This printing of Illicit Shipment is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 83.

Illicit Shipment may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Illicit Shipment's rarity? Details

Illicit Shipment is a uncommon card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Illicit Shipment? Details

Illicit Shipment was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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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