Pulsating Illusion
Pulsating Illusion is a Uncommon Creature — Illusion from Odyssey (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pulsating Illusion suits collectors and players working on Odyssey 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 Pulsating Illusion from Odyssey?
Pulsating Illusion is a Creature — Illusion in Odyssey numbered 96. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Pulsating Illusion (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Illusion in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Pulsating Illusion worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.61 for Pulsating Illusion. Low and high spread runs $0.61 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.61; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.61 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.05 |
| cardmarket | $0.05 |
| foil | $0.61 |
| Normal | $0.12 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Pulsating Illusion?
Pulsating Illusion is a Uncommon printing in Odyssey. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Pulsating Illusion?
Pulsating Illusion lists as Creature — Illusion with keywords Flying. Artist: Arnie Swekel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Pulsating Illusion (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Illusion in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Pulsating Illusion is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Illusion in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.61 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.61; Normal: $0.12).
- Mana cost {4}{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: Use $0.61 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pulsating Illusion from Odyssey?
Pulsating Illusion is a Uncommon Creature — Illusion from Odyssey numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pulsating Illusion worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded Pulsating Illusion. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pulsating Illusion?
Pulsating Illusion is catalogued as Uncommon in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pulsating Illusion legal in Commander or Standard?
Pulsating Illusion 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 Pulsating Illusion near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.61. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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