Quick Answer

Illusionary Mask is a rare Artifact from 2ED (2ED) costing {2}. Current price: $179.0 USD. Legal in Commander.

Illusionary Mask MTG card

Illusionary Mask

Artifact

Card Text

{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Amy Weber

Market Prices

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$179.00
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Card Kingdom
$229.99
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€99.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illusionary Mask? Basics

Illusionary Mask is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Illusionary Mask cost to cast? Basics

Illusionary Mask has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Mask's mana cost of {2} 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 Mask 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.

Illusionary Mask's current oracle text is: "{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Illusionary Mask? Pricing

The current market price for Illusionary Mask is approximately $179.0 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €99.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Illusionary Mask? Pricing

You can purchase Illusionary Mask 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 Mask legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Illusionary Mask legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Illusionary Mask legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Illusionary Mask 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 Mask legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Illusionary Mask legal in Legacy? Legality

Illusionary Mask is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Illusionary Mask legal in Vintage? Legality

Illusionary Mask 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 Mask legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Illusionary Mask 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 Illusionary Mask from? Details

This printing of Illusionary Mask is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 250.

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

What is Illusionary Mask's rarity? Details

Illusionary Mask is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Illusionary Mask? Details

Illusionary Mask was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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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