Magic: The Gathering

Aether Adept

Magic 2011 41 • common

Set: Magic 2011
Collector number: 41
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $0.16

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$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.12 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature, this card serves as a staple element in deck building, providing a reliable and accessible option for players. Its inclusion in this set marks it as a piece of the foundational experience for those collecting or playing through this particular series.

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What it does

When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand.

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Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Aether Adept was introduced in the Magic 2011 core set, released in July 2010. As a common creature, it was designed to serve as a staple for blue-aligned decks in the Limited format, providing a versatile tool for tempo management by returning target creatures to their owner's hand. The card functions as a modern iteration of classic 'bounce' mechanics, filling a reliable role in gameplay balance during its time in Standard.

The card features artwork by Eric Deschamps, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric fantasy contributions to the game. Deschamps portrayed the Aether Adept as a refined, spell-wielding figure, capturing a sense of controlled elemental energy. The design was received as a functional and well-executed piece of utility, praised for its clarity of purpose and aesthetic cohesion with the core set's magical themes.

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