Quick Answer

Blinking Spirit is a rare Creature — Spirit from 5ED (5ED) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blinking Spirit MTG card

Blinking Spirit

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

{0}: Return this creature to its owner's hand.

"Don't look at it! Maybe it'll go away!" —Ib Halfheart, goblin tactician

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Allen Williams

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.49
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blinking Spirit? Basics

Blinking Spirit is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{0}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Blinking Spirit cost to cast? Basics

Blinking Spirit has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blinking Spirit's mana cost of {3}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blinking Spirit has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blinking Spirit's current oracle text is: "{0}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Blinking Spirit? Pricing

The current market price for Blinking Spirit is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Blinking Spirit? Pricing

You can purchase Blinking Spirit from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blinking Spirit in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Modern? Legality

Blinking Spirit is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blinking Spirit is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blinking Spirit in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Legacy? Legality

Blinking Spirit is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Vintage? Legality

Blinking Spirit is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blinking Spirit legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blinking Spirit in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blinking Spirit from? Details

This printing of Blinking Spirit is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 12.

Blinking Spirit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blinking Spirit's rarity? Details

Blinking Spirit is a rare card in 5ED.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blinking Spirit? Details

Blinking Spirit was illustrated by Allen Williams.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Blinking Spirit's power and toughness? Details

Blinking Spirit is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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