Illusion of Choice
CN2Conspiracy: Take the Crown/#31/2016Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.99
Cardmarket€1.67
ManaPool$1.34
TCGplayer$2.05
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$2.00
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.99High $4.99Low $2.99▲ 43.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.05TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.6%30d▼ 20.5%90d▼ 25.2%
90d high
$2.92
90d low
$2.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.05
Conspiracy: Take the Crown
- Down 20.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $2.92.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 259% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
You choose how each player votes this turn.
Draw a card.
Card capabilities
Card drawInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc23 Aug 2016
If another player controls Ballot Broker, that player first takes their “normal” vote with you choosing the result, then that player decides whether they are taking the additional vote. If there is an additional vote, you again choose the result.
wotc23 Aug 2016
If multiple players cast Illusion of Choice during the same turn, the controller of the one that resolved most recently will choose how each player votes that turn.
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About this card
Illusion of Choice
Illusion of Choice is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.05 (down 20.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Illusion of Choice FAQ
How much is Illusion of Choice worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Illusion of Choice is $2.05. It is down 20.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.05 to $2.92.
What is the cheapest printing of Illusion of Choice?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Conspiracy: Take the Crown at $2.05 on TCGplayer.
What set was Illusion of Choice first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CN2 #31, released 2016-08-26.
Is there a foil version of Illusion of Choice?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $7.35 versus $2.05 for nonfoil, which is 259% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Illusion of Choice legal in Commander?
Yes, Illusion of Choice is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Illusion of Choice legal in Modern?
Illusion of Choice is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Illusion of Choice legal in Standard?
Illusion of Choice is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Illusion of Choice do?
Illusion of Choice is an Instant with mana cost {U}. Its Oracle text reads: "You choose how each player votes this turn. Draw a card.".