Quick Answer

Fleeting Image is a rare Creature — Illusion from 7ED (7ED) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fleeting Image MTG card

Fleeting Image

Creature — Illusion

Card Text

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {1}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand.

"It was as if we fought a shadow." —Onean soldier

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 3.0 7ED 7ED 🎨 Dave Dorman
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.30
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$7.99
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$17.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Normal
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Cardmarket
€18.77
Foil
Buy
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 (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fleeting Image? Basics

Fleeting Image is a Creature — Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {1}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Fleeting Image cost to cast? Basics

Fleeting Image has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Fleeting Image's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Fleeting Image has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Fleeting Image's current oracle text is: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {1}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Fleeting Image? Pricing

The current market price for Fleeting Image is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Fleeting Image? Pricing

You can purchase Fleeting Image 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.

Fleeting Image normal: $0.3 | foil: $7.99

Is Fleeting Image legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fleeting Image in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fleeting Image legal in Modern? Legality

Fleeting Image is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fleeting Image legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fleeting Image 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 Fleeting Image legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fleeting Image in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fleeting Image legal in Legacy? Legality

Fleeting Image is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fleeting Image legal in Vintage? Legality

Fleeting Image 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 Fleeting Image legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fleeting Image 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 Fleeting Image from? Details

This printing of Fleeting Image is from 7ED (7ED), with collector number 74.

Fleeting Image may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fleeting Image's rarity? Details

Fleeting Image is a rare card in 7ED.

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

Who illustrated Fleeting Image? Details

Fleeting Image was illustrated by Dave Dorman.

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

What is Fleeting Image's power and toughness? Details

Fleeting Image is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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