Illumination
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Mirage #21 · Illustrated by David O'Connor
Mirage #21 · Illustrated by David O'ConnorWhat is Illumination worth?
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Oracle text
Counter target artifact or enchantment spell. Its controller gains life equal to its mana value.
"A brilliant light can either illuminate or blind. How will you know which until you open your eyes?" —Asmira, Holy Avenger
Format legality
The only printing of Illumination
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirage mir #21· 1996uncommon· Cardmarket €0.58 | uncommon | $0.59 | €0.58 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1996
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #18,165 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- David O'Connor
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Mirage card (#21).
Printed before collector numbers, which started with Exodus in 1998. The bottom shows only the artist credit ("Illus.") and the copyright. Set symbols were all black before Exodus, and core sets before Sixth Edition have none.
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