Ghostly Flicker
The Zeta Set 138 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 138
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Exile two target artifacts, creatures, and/or lands you control, then return those cards to the battlefield under your control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- 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 Ghostly Flicker on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Ghostly Flicker is a staple instant from the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Avacyn Restored, released in 2012. It was designed as a thematic representation of the plane of Innistrad, focusing on the set's central 'flicker' mechanic which allows players to temporarily exile and return creatures, artifacts, or lands to the battlefield. This design was intended to provide tactical utility, such as resetting the usage of enters-the-battlefield abilities or protecting key pieces from removal spells.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who has contributed extensively to the visual language of the game. Kieryluk’s aesthetic for the card captures the eerie, Gothic horror tone established by the set’s art direction, utilizing a cool blue palette to emphasize the spectral nature of the magical effect. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its versatility, eventually becoming a cornerstone in various deck archetypes, particularly those centered on controlling the board state through repeated permanent triggers.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ghostly Flicker
Ghostly Flicker is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The Zeta Set 138 • common. 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 Ghostly Flicker on collecto.rs?
Ghostly Flicker 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 Ghostly Flicker?
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 Ghostly Flicker catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ghostly Flicker 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
