Magic: The Gathering

Kira, Great Glass-Spinner

Betrayers of Kamigawa 40 • rare

Set: Betrayers of Kamigawa
Collector number: 40
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $5.71

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What it's worth

$5.71market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$5.45 – $5.71 over the tracked period

$5.71Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Kira, Great Glass-Spinner is a foundational card from the Betrayers of Kamigawa set, widely recognized for its unique ability to provide broad protection for a player’s board by countering the first spell or ability that targets each creature. Its design and striking illustration by Kev Walker have made it a persistent staple in competitive formats, particularly for control-oriented strategies that prioritize creature resilience.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Creatures you control have "Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability."

Each spell is an intricate tapestry, and Kira is the great unraveler.

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Formats

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Tournament legality for Kira, Great Glass-Spinner across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Kira, Great Glass-Spinner was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the conflict between the mortals and the kami spirits in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japanese mythology. Kira represents a legendary spirit of the Shinto-influenced setting, designed as a powerful defensive creature that provides a persistent shield for a player's other permanents.

The artwork was commissioned from longtime Magic illustrator Kev Walker, known for his gritty, high-contrast style. Walker chose to emphasize the ethereal, refractive nature of the character, depicting the spirit amidst shards of glass to reflect its mechanical ability to counter the first spell targeting a creature each turn. Upon release, the card was immediately recognized by players for its efficiency and unique disruption, becoming a staple in competitive formats.

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