Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch
Betrayers of Kamigawa 39 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Whenever this creature blocks a creature, return that creature to its owner's hand at end of combat. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
When it's finished, all that's left of you is a ripple on a still pond.
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 Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the middle chapter of the Kamigawa block, a high-concept thematic venture inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. The card was designed to demonstrate the unique mechanics of the set, specifically the 'spirit-focused' gameplay that defined the block’s strategic identity during that era of the game.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prominent early illustrators for the game. His approach to the Kaijin was intended to capture the ephemeral and unsettling nature of spirits from the Kamigawa plane, utilizing a visual style that emphasizes fluid, ghostly movement. While the card is a common-rarity creature, it is remembered by long-term players for its functional design, which introduced a specific bounce effect that rewarded players for interacting with the Spirit subtype.
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 Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch
Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Betrayers of Kamigawa 39 • uncommon. 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 Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch on collecto.rs?
Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch 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 Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch?
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 Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Kaijin of the Vanishing Touch 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
