Quick Answer

Illusionary Forces is a common Creature — Illusion from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Illusionary Forces MTG card

Illusionary Forces

Creature — Illusion

Card Text

Flying Cumulative upkeep {U} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

"This school was founded in secret, operates in secret, and exists for the teaching of secrets. Those who would alter reality must first escape it." —Gerda Äagesdotter, Archmage of the Unseen

Card Stats

4/4 common CMC: 4.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Justin Hampton
Cumulative upkeep Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Buy
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 Illusionary Forces? Basics

Illusionary Forces is a Creature — Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Cumulative upkeep {U} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

How much mana does Illusionary Forces cost to cast? Basics

Illusionary Forces has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Illusionary Forces's mana cost of {3}{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.

Illusionary Forces has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Illusionary Forces's current oracle text is: "Flying Cumulative upkeep {U} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Illusionary Forces? Pricing

The current market price for Illusionary Forces is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Illusionary Forces? Pricing

You can purchase Illusionary Forces 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 Illusionary Forces legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Illusionary Forces in Standard is not available.

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

Is Illusionary Forces legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Illusionary Forces in Modern is not available.

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

Is Illusionary Forces legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Illusionary Forces 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 Illusionary Forces legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Illusionary Forces in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Illusionary Forces legal in Legacy? Legality

Illusionary Forces is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Illusionary Forces legal in Vintage? Legality

Illusionary Forces 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 Illusionary Forces legal in Pauper? Legality

Illusionary Forces 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 Illusionary Forces from? Details

This printing of Illusionary Forces is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 75.

Illusionary Forces may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Illusionary Forces's rarity? Details

Illusionary Forces is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Illusionary Forces? Details

Illusionary Forces was illustrated by Justin Hampton.

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

What is Illusionary Forces's power and toughness? Details

Illusionary Forces is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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