Magic: The Gathering

Illusions of Grandeur

Ice Age 79 • rare

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 79
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Quinton Hoover
Market price: $16.53

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What it's worth

$16.53market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$16.45 – $16.90 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment from the Ice Age set, this card is a classic piece of history for those who value both its distinct aesthetic and its strategic utility. Its presence in a collection captures a specific era of gameplay, marking it as a sought-after staple for enthusiasts of traditional card artistry and mechanics.

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What it does

Cumulative upkeep 2 generic mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

When this enchantment enters, you gain 20 life.

When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, you lose 20 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Illusions of Grandeur

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