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Illusionist's Gambit

Illusionist's Gambit

Instant

Mana cost: {2}{U}{U}

Mana value: 4

Cast this spell only during the declare blockers step on an opponent's turn. Remove all attacking creatures from combat and untap them. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. Each of those creatures attacks that combat if able. They can't attack you or planeswalkers you control that combat.

Printings: 3

Format Legality

Standard
Pioneer
Modern
Commander
Legacy
Vintage
Pauper
Historic
Timeless

Commander Decks Using Illusionist's Gambit

Used in 14 of 8,428 Commander decks in the MTG Compendium database (0.2%)

Top Commanders Using Illusionist's Gambit

Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Commander: Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Luca Montinaro · Free Mulligans - Casual EDH League (Season 3, Tappa 1) · Oct 1, 2026
#1
Saheeli, Jewel of Avishkar
Commander: Saheeli, Jewel of Avishkar
Joan dalmau · Commander Budget - Magic Barcelona · Oct 5, 2026
#2
Ms. Bumbleflower
Commander: Ms. Bumbleflower
Pepe Valdes · Liga Preconstruido Fecha 2 · Oct 24, 2026
#3
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Commander: Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Luca Montinaro · Free Mulligans - Casual EDH League (Season 3, Tappa 3) · Oct 29, 2026
#8
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Commander: Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Luca Montinaro · Free Mulligans - Casual EDH League (Season 3, Tappa 4) · Nov 12, 2026
#12
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
Commander: Pramikon, Sky Rampart
iago simo · Commander Budget - Magic Barcelona · Oct 19, 2026
#12
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Commander: Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Luca Montinaro · Free Mulligans - Casual EDH League (Season 3, Tappa 0) · Sep 17, 2026
#12
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel
Commander: Lyra, Tolarian Archangel
Sho Sato · Commander Budget - Magic Barcelona · Oct 19, 2026
#13
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker + Vial Smasher the Fierce
Commander: Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker + Vial Smasher the Fierce
iago simo · Commander Budget - Magic Barcelona · Sep 14, 2026
#16
Urza, Lord Protector
Commander: Urza, Lord Protector
Daniel · Commander Party - Magic Barcelona · Oct 10, 2026
#18
The Indomitable
Commander: The Indomitable
Mason Stanek · Clinton High School Game Club Fundraiser Commander Tournament · Nov 14, 2026
#19
Alela, Artful Provocateur
Commander: Alela, Artful Provocateur
Fernando · Commander Casual - Magic Barcelona · Oct 30, 2026
#26
View all 14 Commander decks using Illusionist's Gambit →

Printings

Illusionist's Gambit
Bloomburrow Commander · #166
Illusionist's Gambit
Wilds of Eldraine Commander · #97
Illusionist's Gambit
Commander 2013 · #47