Illusion // Reality
Apocalypse · #129

Illusion // Reality

Illusion // Reality is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Apocalypse (129) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U} // {2}{G}. Color identity: G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.85
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Illusion // Reality suits collectors and players working on Apocalypse who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Illusion // Reality from Apocalypse?

Illusion // Reality is a Instant // Instant in Apocalypse numbered 129. Mana cost {U} // {2}{G}. Color identity: G, U. Illusion // Reality (129) is a format-relevant Instant // Instant in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Illusion // Reality worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.85 for Illusion // Reality. Low and high spread runs $0.85 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.85; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetApocalypse
Number129
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.85
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
foil $0.85
Normal $0.13

Card stats

ColorsG, U

How collectible is Illusion // Reality?

Illusion // Reality is a Uncommon printing in Apocalypse. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.

What are the key details for Illusion // Reality?

Illusion // Reality lists as Instant // Instant. Artist: John Avon & David Martin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Illusion // Reality (129) is a format-relevant Instant // Instant in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Illusion // Reality is catalogued as Uncommon Instant // Instant in Apocalypse, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.85 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.85; Normal: $0.13).
  • Mana cost {U} // {2}{G} and type line Instant // Instant 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: Use $0.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Illusion // Reality from Apocalypse?

Illusion // Reality is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Apocalypse numbered 129 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Illusion // Reality worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded Illusion // Reality. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Illusion // Reality?

Illusion // Reality is catalogued as Uncommon in Apocalypse. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Illusion // Reality legal in Commander or Standard?

Illusion // Reality shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Illusion // Reality near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.85. 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.