Phantasmal Forces
Fourth Edition · #88

Phantasmal Forces

Phantasmal Forces is a Uncommon Creature — Illusion from Fourth Edition (88) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.15
Cardmarket trend €0.32
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Phantasmal Forces suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Phantasmal Forces from Fourth Edition?

Phantasmal Forces is a Creature — Illusion in Fourth Edition numbered 88. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Phantasmal Forces (88) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fourth Edition.

What is Phantasmal Forces worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Phantasmal Forces. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFourth Edition
Number88
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.15
Cardmarket EUR€0.32
cardmarket $0.32
Normal $0.15

Card stats

ColorsU
Power4

How collectible is Phantasmal Forces?

Phantasmal Forces is a Uncommon printing in Fourth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Phantasmal Forces?

Phantasmal Forces lists as Creature — Illusion with keywords Flying. Artist: Mark Poole. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Phantasmal Forces (88) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Phantasmal Forces is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Illusion in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.15).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Illusion help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Phantasmal Forces from Fourth Edition?

Phantasmal Forces is a Uncommon Creature — Illusion from Fourth Edition numbered 88 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Phantasmal Forces worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Phantasmal Forces. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Phantasmal Forces?

Phantasmal Forces is catalogued as Uncommon in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Phantasmal Forces legal in Commander or Standard?

Phantasmal Forces shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Phantasmal Forces near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.