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Illusory Ambusher
C15 · Commander 2015 #12 · Uncommon · released 2015-11-13
{4}{U}
Creature — Cat Illusion
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.
"Violence is the food it craves. Feed it if you dare."
—Doriel, mentor of Mistral Isle
Illusory Ambusher is an uncommon blue creature from Commander 2015 (2015). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2015 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.66 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.14
Format legality
Where you can play Illusory Ambusher in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.14 to $0.66 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2015 at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2015 This page | 12 | Uncommon | $0.14 | — |
| Legendary Cube Prize Pack | 28 | Rare | — | — |
| Iconic Masters | 58 | Uncommon | $0.22 | $0.66 |
| Commander 2020 | 113 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Game Night: Free-for-All | 29 | Uncommon | $0.17 | — |
| The List | C15-12 | Uncommon | $0.16 | — |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 167 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-11-17Creatures may be dealt damage greater than their toughness. For example, if a source deals 5 damage to Illusory Ambusher, you'll draw five cards.
- 2017-11-17If Illusory Ambusher blocks a creature with trample, that creature's controller can assign any amount of damage from 1 to that creature's power to Illusory Ambusher. Excess damage doesn't have to be assigned to the defending player.
Frequently asked questions
Is Illusory Ambusher legal in Commander?
Yes — Illusory Ambusher is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Illusory Ambusher legal in?
Illusory Ambusher is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Illusory Ambusher been printed?
Illusory Ambusher has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2015 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Illusory Ambusher?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2015 (#12) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Illusory Ambusher?
This printing of Illusory Ambusher was illustrated by Steve Argyle.