Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Illusionist is a Uncommon Creature — Octopus Wizard from Torment (28) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $61.52 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Cephalid Illusionist suits collectors and players working on Torment who need the Uncommon slot. Treat $61.52 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Cephalid Illusionist from Torment?
Cephalid Illusionist is a Creature — Octopus Wizard in Torment numbered 28. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cephalid Illusionist (28) is a chase-tier Uncommon Creature — Octopus Wizard in Torment. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Cephalid Illusionist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $61.52 for Cephalid Illusionist. Low and high spread runs $61.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.11; foil: $61.52; Normal: $1.55. This printing is from Torment. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Torment |
|---|---|
| Number | 28 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $61.52 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.11 |
| cardmarket | $1.11 |
| foil | $61.52 |
| Normal | $1.55 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Cephalid Illusionist?
Cephalid Illusionist is a Uncommon printing in Torment. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Torment. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Cephalid Illusionist?
Cephalid Illusionist lists as Creature — Octopus Wizard with keywords Mill. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Torment. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Cephalid Illusionist (28) is a chase-tier Uncommon Creature — Octopus Wizard in Torment. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Cephalid Illusionist is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Octopus Wizard in Torment, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $61.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.11; foil: $61.52; Normal: $1.55).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Octopus Wizard 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 $61.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Cephalid Illusionist from Torment?
Cephalid Illusionist is a Uncommon Creature — Octopus Wizard from Torment numbered 28 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Cephalid Illusionist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $61.52 for ungraded Cephalid Illusionist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Cephalid Illusionist?
Cephalid Illusionist is catalogued as Uncommon in Torment. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Cephalid Illusionist legal in Commander or Standard?
Cephalid Illusionist 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.
Why does Cephalid Illusionist trade at a premium?
Cephalid Illusionist combines Uncommon scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Torment.
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