Illusory Gains
DTKDragons of Tarkir/#59/2015Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.18
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Dragons of Tarkir
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 206% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
You control enchanted creature.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, attach this Aura to that creature.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (4)
wotc25 Feb 2015
Illusory Gains's last ability is mandatory. You can't choose to have Illusory Gains not move.
wotc25 Feb 2015
The last ability of Illusory Gains doesn't target the new creature. It will become attached to that creature even if that creature has hexproof or shroud.
wotc25 Feb 2015
If multiple creatures enter the battlefield under an opponent's control at the same time, Illusory Gains will trigger for each of them. You may put these abilities on the stack in any order. As each resolves, you'll briefly gain control of the associated creature. The last one to resolve determines which one you'll ultimately control.
wotc25 Feb 2015
If Illusory Gains can't legally enchant the creature that enters the battlefield (perhaps because it has protection from blue), it remains where it is. You retain control of the creature it's currently enchanting.
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About this card
Illusory Gains
Illusory Gains is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {3}{U}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Illusory Gains FAQ
How much is Illusory Gains worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Illusory Gains is $0.18. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.18 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Illusory Gains?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dragons of Tarkir at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Illusory Gains first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DTK #59, released 2015-03-27.
Is there a foil version of Illusory Gains?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.55 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 206% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Illusory Gains legal in Commander?
Yes, Illusory Gains is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Illusory Gains legal in Modern?
Yes, Illusory Gains is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Illusory Gains legal in Standard?
Illusory Gains is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Illusory Gains do?
Illusory Gains is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature You control enchanted creature. Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, attach this Aura to that creature.".