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.
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.
| Set | Apocalypse |
|---|---|
| Number | 129 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| foil | $0.85 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, 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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