Illusory Gains
Dragons of Tarkir · #59

Illusory Gains

Illusory Gains is a Rare Enchantment — Aura from Dragons of Tarkir (59) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.22
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Illusory Gains suits collectors and players working on Dragons of Tarkir who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Illusory Gains from Dragons of Tarkir?

Illusory Gains is a Enchantment — Aura in Dragons of Tarkir numbered 59. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Illusory Gains (59) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir.

What is Illusory Gains worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Illusory Gains. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDragons of Tarkir
Number59
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.22
cardmarket $0.22
foil $0.40
Normal $0.20

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Illusory Gains?

Illusory Gains is a Rare printing in Dragons of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Illusory Gains?

Illusory Gains lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Illusory Gains (59) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Illusory Gains is catalogued as Rare Enchantment — Aura in Dragons of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.20).
  • Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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 $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Illusory Gains from Dragons of Tarkir?

Illusory Gains is a Rare Enchantment — Aura from Dragons of Tarkir numbered 59 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Illusory Gains worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Illusory Gains. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Illusory Gains?

Illusory Gains is catalogued as Rare in Dragons of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Illusory Gains legal in Commander or Standard?

Illusory Gains shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Illusory Gains near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. 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.