Cephalid Illusionist
| Name | Cephalid Illusionist |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — octopus wizard |
| Description | Whenever Cephalid Illusionist becomes the target of a spell or ability, mill three cards.
  ,  : Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target creature you control this turn. |
| Artist | Pete Venters |
| Set | The List #TOR-28 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Illusionist, Creature — octopus wizard, designed by Pete Venters first released in Feb, 2002 in the set Torment and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 1.12. It's a key card in 5 combos.
This Cephalid Illusionist card would be beneficial in a mill deck that aims to deplete the opponent's library quickly. However, for a more competitive option, Hedron Crab is a better choice as it consistently mills cards every time a land enters the battlefield. While Cephalid Illusionist has its niche uses, it may not see much play in more optimized decks due to its limited utility outside of specific strategies.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Cephalid Illusionist
What type of card is Cephalid Illusionist?
Cephalid Illusionist is a Creature — octopus wizard card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Cephalid Illusionist do?
Whenever Cephalid Illusionist becomes the target of a spell or ability, mill three cards. {2}{U}, {T}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target creature you control this turn.
How much does Cephalid Illusionist cost?
Cephalid Illusionist currently starts at C$ 1.12. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Cephalid Illusionist from?
Cephalid Illusionist was first released in the set Torment, illustrated by Pete Venters.
Is Cephalid Illusionist legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Cephalid Illusionist can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
Is Cephalid Illusionist part of any infinite combos?
Yes, Cephalid Illusionist is a key card in 5 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.
What cards are similar to Cephalid Illusionist?
Cards similar to Cephalid Illusionist include Azorius Ploy. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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