Quick Answer

Phantasmal Bear is a common Creature — Bear Illusion from A25 (A25) costing {U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Phantasmal Bear MTG card

Phantasmal Bear

Creature — Bear Illusion

Card Text

When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.

"You know it to be false, but when its claws find you, what you know won't matter much at all." —Pol Jamaar, illusionist

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 1.0 A25 A25 🎨 Ryan Yee

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phantasmal Bear? Basics

Phantasmal Bear is a Creature — Bear Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

How much mana does Phantasmal Bear cost to cast? Basics

Phantasmal Bear 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.

Phantasmal Bear'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.

Phantasmal Bear 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.

Phantasmal Bear's current oracle text is: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

What is the current price of Phantasmal Bear? Pricing

The current market price for Phantasmal Bear is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

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

Where can I buy Phantasmal Bear? Pricing

You can purchase Phantasmal Bear 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.

Phantasmal Bear normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.15

Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phantasmal Bear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Modern? Legality

Phantasmal Bear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phantasmal Bear 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 Phantasmal Bear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phantasmal Bear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Legacy? Legality

Phantasmal Bear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phantasmal Bear legal in Vintage? Legality

Phantasmal Bear 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 Phantasmal Bear legal in Pauper? Legality

Phantasmal Bear 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 Phantasmal Bear from? Details

This printing of Phantasmal Bear is from A25 (A25), with collector number 69.

Phantasmal Bear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phantasmal Bear's rarity? Details

Phantasmal Bear is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Phantasmal Bear? Details

Phantasmal Bear was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

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

What is Phantasmal Bear's power and toughness? Details

Phantasmal Bear is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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