Fleeting Image
Eighth Edition 79 • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
1 generic mana blue mana: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
"Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow."— Aesop, *Fables*, trans. Jacobs
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Fleeting Image on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Fleeting Image was released in 2003 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, serving as the first core set to feature the modern card frame design. The transition was intended to enhance readability and visual appeal for a growing player base, establishing a standardized aesthetic that would define the game for years to come.
The card’s illustration was created by Dave Dorman, an artist renowned for his work within the Star Wars universe and his distinctive, painterly approach to fantasy art. Dorman’s design for Fleeting Image utilizes his signature use of light and shadow to evoke the ethereal, shifting nature of a creature that can be returned to its owner’s hand. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, utility-focused creature, valued by players for its ability to evade removal spells through its self-bouncing ability.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Fleeting Image
Fleeting Image is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Eighth Edition 79 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Fleeting Image on collecto.rs?
Fleeting Image doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Fleeting Image?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Fleeting Image catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Fleeting Image is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
