The foil version of Shimmering Glasskite (#51) from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, featuring unique defensive mechanics.
Shimmering Glasskite
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set, Shimmering Glasskite (card number 51) is a distinct artifact for Magic: The Gathering collectors. This Common rarity card features a foil finish, adding visual appeal to its status as a staple of the set's blue spirit lineup. Designed by artist John Avon, the card captures the ethereal nature of its creature type: Spirit. In gameplay, Shimmering Glasskite serves as a resilient defender with flying and a protective ability that counters spells targeting it for the first time each turn. For investors and completists, acquiring the foil variation of this card number offers a tangible connection to the early mid-2000s era of the trading card game. The combination of the foil treatment and the card's defensive utility makes it a notable piece for those building decks or curating a comprehensive collection of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion. Whether for nostalgic reasons or strategic deck construction, this card remains a recognizable and valued component of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Featured Subject
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Shimmering Glasskite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
John Avon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Creature — Spirit
2 / 3
U
Card Text
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Flying Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.
A child's whisper could crack its shell, but not even an oni's scream could penetrate it.