The Fleeting Image, a rare star foil creature from Magic: The Gathering's Ninth Edition. Ideal for collectors building complete 9ED sets.
Fleeting Image
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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The Fleeting Image (card number 78★) is a unique collector target within the Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition release. Released in 2005, this set remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts of the trading card game. The star foil treatment designates this print as a rare parallel variant, making it highly sought after by set builders and completionists who value the distinct visual appeal of the 9ED parallel cards. As an Illusion creature, Fleeting Image offers strategic gameplay value with its flying ability and the capacity to return to its owner's hand for a single blue mana. Collectors often prioritize this card not only for its mechanical utility in historic formats but also for its status as a rare foil within the core set. The Ninth Edition's clean design language and accessible entry point into the game have kept interest in its rare parallels steady over the years. For those assembling a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, the 78★ variant provides a compelling addition that highlights the era's production quality.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Fleeting Image
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Dave Dorman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Creature — Illusion
2 / 1
U
Card Text
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {1}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
"Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow." —Aesop, *Fables*, trans. Jacobs
