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Illusionist's Stratagem
AER · Aether Revolt #36 · Uncommon · released 2017-01-20
{3}{U}
Instant
Exile up to two target creatures you control, then return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control.
Draw a card.
"When everything hangs on a single moment, be sure you choose the right moment."
—Jace Beleren
Illusionist's Stratagem is an uncommon blue instant from Aether Revolt (2017). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2017 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.38 to $1.54 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.37
USD Foil$1.18
Format legality
Where you can play Illusionist's Stratagem in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.38 to $1.54 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Aether Revolt at $0.38.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aether Revolt This page | 36 | Uncommon | $0.38 | $1.54 |
| Kaladesh Remastered | 53 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2017-02-09Each card that returns to the battlefield will be a new object with no connection to the creature that was exiled. It won’t be in combat or have any additional abilities it may have had when it was exiled. Any +1/+1 counters on it or Auras attached to it are removed, and any Equipment will no longer be attached.
- 2017-02-09If a creature token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and will not return to the battlefield.
- 2017-02-09If you choose two target creatures and one is an illegal target as Illusionist’s Stratagem resolves, you’ll exile the other, return it, and draw a card.
- 2017-02-09If each target creature is an illegal target as Illusionist’s Stratagem resolves, the spell doesn’t resolve. You won’t draw a card.
- 2017-02-09You may cast Illusionist’s Stratagem without any targets if you wish to just draw a card.
Frequently asked questions
Is Illusionist's Stratagem legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusionist's Stratagem is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Illusionist's Stratagem legal in?
Illusionist's Stratagem is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Illusionist's Stratagem been printed?
Illusionist's Stratagem has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2017 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Illusionist's Stratagem?
The cheapest printing is Aether Revolt (#36) at about $0.38.
Who illustrated Illusionist's Stratagem?
This printing of Illusionist's Stratagem was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.