Imaginary Pet
~$0.48 low · ~$7.45 high
Blue. Creature — Illusion
Ninth Edition #82 · Illustrated by Christopher Rush
Ninth Edition #82 · Illustrated by Christopher RushWhat is Imaginary Pet worth?
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Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have a card in hand, return this creature to its owner's hand.
4/4
"It followed me home. Can I keep it?"
Format legality
All 3 printings of Imaginary Pet
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ninth Edition 9ed #82· 2005rare· Cardmarket €0.28 | rare | $0.48 | No foil printing | €0.28 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #82★· 2005rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $7.45 | — | |
 Urza's Saga usg #81· 1998rare· Cardmarket €0.56 | rare | $0.57 | No foil printing | €0.56 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #24,533 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Christopher Rush, Heather Hudson
Rulings (1)
2005-08-01
Imaginary Pet’s ability triggers only if you have cards in your hand as your upkeep begins, and the ability checks again as it resolves. If your hand is empty at both those times, Imaginary Pet stays on the battlefield.
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