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Minn, Wily Illusionist is a rare Legendary Creature — Gnome Wizard from AFC (AFC) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $6.3 USD. Legal in Commander.

Minn, Wily Illusionist MTG card

Minn, Wily Illusionist

Legendary Creature — Gnome Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 blue Illusion creature token with "This token gets +1/+0 for each other Illusion you control." Whenever an Illusion you control dies, you may put a permanent card with mana value less than or equal to that creature's power from your hand onto the battlefield.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 3.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Dmitry Burmak

Market Prices

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$6.30
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$8.49
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€8.64
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€12.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minn, Wily Illusionist? Basics

Minn, Wily Illusionist is a Legendary Creature — Gnome Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 blue Illusion creature token with "This token gets +1/+0 for each other Illusion you control." Whenever an Illusion you control dies, you may put a permanent card with mana value less than or equal to that creature's power from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Minn, Wily Illusionist cost to cast? Basics

Minn, Wily Illusionist has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Minn, Wily Illusionist's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Minn, Wily Illusionist has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Minn, Wily Illusionist's current oracle text is: "Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 blue Illusion creature token with "This token gets +1/+0 for each other Illusion you control." Whenever an Illusion you control dies, you may put a permanent card with mana value less than or equal to that creature's power from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Minn, Wily Illusionist? Pricing

The current market price for Minn, Wily Illusionist is approximately $6.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Minn, Wily Illusionist? Pricing

You can purchase Minn, Wily Illusionist 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 Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Minn, Wily Illusionist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Minn, Wily Illusionist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Minn, Wily Illusionist 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 Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Minn, Wily Illusionist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Legacy? Legality

Minn, Wily Illusionist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Vintage? Legality

Minn, Wily Illusionist 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 Minn, Wily Illusionist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Minn, Wily Illusionist 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 Minn, Wily Illusionist from? Details

This printing of Minn, Wily Illusionist is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 16.

Minn, Wily Illusionist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Minn, Wily Illusionist's rarity? Details

Minn, Wily Illusionist is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Minn, Wily Illusionist? Details

Minn, Wily Illusionist was illustrated by Dmitry Burmak.

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

What is Minn, Wily Illusionist's power and toughness? Details

Minn, Wily Illusionist is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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