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Brilliant Ultimatum — Shards of Alara Magic: The Gathering card
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Brilliant Ultimatum

Declining-8.3%
Shards of Alara, 2008 · #159
Brilliant Ultimatum's Near Mint price is up 1.7% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.
6h ago· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeSorcery
Mana CostWWUUUBB
ArtistAnthony Francisco
Card TextExile the top five cards of your library. An opponent separates those cards into two piles. You may play lands and cast spells from one of those piles. If you cast a spell this way, you cast it without paying its mana cost.
Revealing the truth only deepened Tezzeret's curiosity for the secrets still buried.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$1.22
moderate
$0.77
$1.79
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$1.22
Movement
7D Change-8.3% (-$0.11)
30D Change+1.7% (+$0.02)
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Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$1.22NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Brilliant Ultimatum worth?
The current Near Mint price for Brilliant Ultimatum from Shards of Alara (Magic: The Gathering) is $1.22. It has decreased 8.3% over the past 7 days.
What set is Brilliant Ultimatum from?
Brilliant Ultimatum is from the Shards of Alara set, released October 2008. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Brilliant Ultimatum?
Brilliant Ultimatum is a rare card from Shards of Alara in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Brilliant Ultimatum changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Brilliant Ultimatum has risen 1.7% ($0.02) to $1.22.