Magic: The Gathering

Psychic Spear

Betrayers of Kamigawa 78 • common

Set: Betrayers of Kamigawa
Collector number: 78
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Ron Spears
Market price: $0.07

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Market

What it's worth

$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.05 – $0.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Psychic Spear belongs to a series defined by its thematic connection to a specific plane and its unique flavor of spirit-focused folklore. As a common card, it represents the foundational building blocks of a collection, offering a functional look at the mechanics that shape the strategic identity of this particular set.

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Card face

What it does

Target player reveals their hand. You choose a Spirit or Arcane card from it. That player discards that card.

"The wizards of Takenuma Swamp faced the horrors of humanity every day. It's no wonder they fared so well against the kami."— *Observations of the Kami War*

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Psychic Spear was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the Japanese-inspired folklore of the Kamigawa plane, specifically the conflict between the mortal realm and the spirit world. Mechanically, the card serves as a targeted hand-disruption spell, allowing players to peek at an opponent's hand and remove a chosen card, fitting into the set's broader themes of spirit-related sabotage.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his signature aesthetic to depict the ethereal nature of the spell, capturing the haunting, otherworldly atmosphere central to the Kamigawa block. While it was not a centerpiece of competitive tournament play, it is recognized by collectors as a mid-era staple that reflects the unique art direction and thematic depth of its specific set.

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About

About Psychic Spear

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