Quick Answer

Paranoid Delusions is a common Sorcery from GTC (GTC) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Paranoid Delusions MTG card

Paranoid Delusions

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player mills three cards. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Cipher Mill

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.35
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$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.10
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paranoid Delusions? Basics

Paranoid Delusions is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player mills three cards. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Paranoid Delusions cost to cast? Basics

Paranoid Delusions has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Paranoid Delusions's mana cost of {U}{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.

Paranoid Delusions 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.

Paranoid Delusions's current oracle text is: "Target player mills three cards. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Paranoid Delusions? Pricing

The current market price for Paranoid Delusions is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

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

Where can I buy Paranoid Delusions? Pricing

You can purchase Paranoid Delusions 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.

Paranoid Delusions normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.35

Is Paranoid Delusions legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Paranoid Delusions in Standard is not available.

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

Is Paranoid Delusions legal in Modern? Legality

Paranoid Delusions is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Paranoid Delusions legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Paranoid Delusions 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 Paranoid Delusions legal in Pioneer? Legality

Paranoid Delusions is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Paranoid Delusions legal in Legacy? Legality

Paranoid Delusions is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Paranoid Delusions legal in Vintage? Legality

Paranoid Delusions 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 Paranoid Delusions legal in Pauper? Legality

Paranoid Delusions 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 Paranoid Delusions from? Details

This printing of Paranoid Delusions is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 186.

Paranoid Delusions may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Paranoid Delusions's rarity? Details

Paranoid Delusions is a common card in GTC.

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

Who illustrated Paranoid Delusions? Details

Paranoid Delusions was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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