Name: Illumination
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: David O'Connor

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                  Mana2
                  TypeInterrupt
                  
IlluminationMirage

                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.56$1.99
Lightly Played$0.54$1.89
Moderately Played$0.51$1.96
Heavily Played$0.39$1.88
Damaged$0.37$1.98
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          Mana cost2
          TypeInterrupt
          
          SetMirage
          
          RarityInstant
          Released1996-10-07
        Oracle textCounter target artifact or enchantment spell. That spell’s caster gains an amount of life equal to the spell’s casting cost.
Illustrated by David O'Connor

        Flavor
        “A brilliant light can either illuminate or blind. How will you know which until you open your eyes?”

—Asmira, Holy Avenger
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.56	$1.99
Lightly Played	$0.54	$1.89
Moderately Played	$0.51	$1.96
Heavily Played	$0.39	$1.88
Damaged	$0.37	$1.98