Illusions of Grandeur
Ice Age · #79

Illusions of Grandeur

Illusions of Grandeur is a Rare Enchantment from Ice Age (79) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.86 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $16.86
Cardmarket trend €12.57
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Illusions of Grandeur suits collectors and players working on Ice Age who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Illusions of Grandeur from Ice Age?

Illusions of Grandeur is a Enchantment in Ice Age numbered 79. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Illusions of Grandeur (79) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Illusions of Grandeur worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $16.86 for Illusions of Grandeur. Low and high spread runs $16.86 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $12.57; Normal: $16.86. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIce Age
Number79
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$16.86
Cardmarket EUR€12.57
cardmarket $12.57
Normal $16.86

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Illusions of Grandeur?

Illusions of Grandeur is a Rare printing in Ice Age. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Illusions of Grandeur?

Illusions of Grandeur lists as Enchantment with keywords Cumulative upkeep. Artist: Quinton Hoover. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Illusions of Grandeur (79) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Illusions of Grandeur is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Ice Age, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $16.86 across finishes (cardmarket: $12.57; Normal: $16.86).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Enchantment 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 $16.86 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Illusions of Grandeur from Ice Age?

Illusions of Grandeur is a Rare Enchantment from Ice Age numbered 79 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Illusions of Grandeur worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.86 for ungraded Illusions of Grandeur. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Illusions of Grandeur?

Illusions of Grandeur is catalogued as Rare in Ice Age. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Illusions of Grandeur legal in Commander or Standard?

Illusions of Grandeur 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 Illusions of Grandeur near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $16.86. 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.