Illusionist's Stratagem
~$0.39 low · ~$1.54 high
Blue. Instant
Aether Revolt #36 · Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov
Aether Revolt #36 · Illustrated by Svetlin VelinovWhat is Illusionist's Stratagem worth?
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Oracle text
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
Format legality
The only printing of Illusionist's Stratagem
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aether Revolt aer #36· 2017uncommon· Cardmarket €0.28 · €2.25 foil | uncommon | $0.39 | $1.54 | €0.28€2.25 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2017
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #7,694 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Aether Revolt card (#36).
036 · AER · U · EN
- 036Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- AERSet code for Aether Revolt
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (5)
2017-02-09
You may cast Illusionist’s Stratagem without any targets if you wish to just draw a card.
2017-02-09
If each target creature is an illegal target as Illusionist’s Stratagem resolves, the spell doesn’t resolve. You won’t draw a card.
2017-02-09
Each 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.
2017-02-09
If a creature token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and will not return to the battlefield.
2017-02-09
If 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.
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