Quick Answer

Illusion of Choice is a uncommon Instant from CN2 (CN2) costing {U}. Current price: $2.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Illusion of Choice MTG card

Illusion of Choice

Instant

Card Text

You choose how each player votes this turn. Draw a card.

"Please vote with a clear head and vigilant heart, knowing each voice is meaningful regardless of the outcome." —Ottavio d'Oro, Electoral Committee Speaker of Paliano

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 John Severin Brassell

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Market Prices

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$2.43
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$8.45
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$2.79
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$13.99
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€1.68
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€6.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illusion of Choice? Basics

Illusion of Choice is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You choose how each player votes this turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Illusion of Choice cost to cast? Basics

Illusion of Choice has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Illusion of Choice's mana cost of {U} 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.

Illusion of Choice has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Illusion of Choice's current oracle text is: "You choose how each player votes this turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Illusion of Choice? Pricing

The current market price for Illusion of Choice is approximately $2.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Illusion of Choice? Pricing

You can purchase Illusion of Choice 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.

Illusion of Choice normal: $2.43 | foil: $8.45

Is Illusion of Choice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Illusion of Choice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Illusion of Choice legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Illusion of Choice in Modern is not available.

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

Is Illusion of Choice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Illusion of Choice 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 Illusion of Choice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Illusion of Choice in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Illusion of Choice legal in Legacy? Legality

Illusion of Choice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Illusion of Choice legal in Vintage? Legality

Illusion of Choice 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 Illusion of Choice legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Illusion of Choice 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 Illusion of Choice from? Details

This printing of Illusion of Choice is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 31.

Illusion of Choice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Illusion of Choice's rarity? Details

Illusion of Choice is a uncommon card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Illusion of Choice? Details

Illusion of Choice was illustrated by John Severin Brassell.

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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