Flickering Spirit
TSPTime Spiral/#17/2006Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.08
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 20.0%30d▼ 20.0%90d▼ 33.3%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.08
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Time Spiral
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 262% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Spirit
Flying
: Exile this creature, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
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Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (3)
wotc1 Feb 2007
If a token copy of Flickering Spirit uses its activated ability, the token will not return to the battlefield, because of the rule that says tokens that leave the battlefield can't return.
wotc25 Sept 2006
When the ability resolves, Flickering Spirit is exiled, then immediately returned to the battlefield. It returns as a "new" creature. Any counters, Auras, and so on are removed. Any spells or abilities targeting Flickering Spirit no longer target it.
wotc25 Sept 2006
If Flickering Spirit's ability is activated, any "as this enters" choices for it are made by its owner, not its previous controller.
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About this card
Flickering Spirit
Flickering Spirit is a Creature — Spirit, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Flickering Spirit FAQ
How much is Flickering Spirit worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Flickering Spirit is $0.08. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.08 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Flickering Spirit?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Time Spiral at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Flickering Spirit first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TSP #17, released 2006-10-06.
Is there a foil version of Flickering Spirit?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.29 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 262% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Flickering Spirit legal in Commander?
Yes, Flickering Spirit is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Flickering Spirit legal in Modern?
Yes, Flickering Spirit is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Flickering Spirit legal in Standard?
Flickering Spirit is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Flickering Spirit do?
Flickering Spirit is a Creature — Spirit with mana cost {3}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying {3}{W}: Exile this creature, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.".