Pulsating Illusion
ODYOdyssey/#96/2001Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.12 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 7.1%90d▲ 7.1%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Odyssey
- Up 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 133% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Illusion
Flying
Discard a card: This creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.
0 / 1
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
CreatureDiscard
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Pulsating Illusion
Pulsating Illusion is a Creature — Illusion, with mana cost {4}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (up 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Pulsating Illusion FAQ
How much is Pulsating Illusion worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Pulsating Illusion is $0.15. It is up 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Pulsating Illusion?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Odyssey at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Pulsating Illusion first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ODY #96, released 2001-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Pulsating Illusion?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 133% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Pulsating Illusion legal in Commander?
Yes, Pulsating Illusion is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pulsating Illusion legal in Modern?
Pulsating Illusion is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pulsating Illusion legal in Standard?
Pulsating Illusion is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Pulsating Illusion do?
Pulsating Illusion is a Creature — Illusion with mana cost {4}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying Discard a card: This creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.".