Aether Adept
Magic 2012 41 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand.
"The universe is my instrument, and the song I play upon it is one you are forbidden to hear."
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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Where it came from
Aether Adept was introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering core set, known as Magic 2012. It was designed as a common-rarity creature to provide blue decks with efficient tempo control, specifically through its 'enter the battlefield' ability that allows a player to return a target creature to its owner's hand. This mechanic, colloquially known as bouncing, was a staple of blue's interaction suite during that era, offering players a way to stall aggressive strategies while establishing a board presence.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who captured the Adept as a mystic figure drawing upon raw magical energy. The illustration aligns with the game's aesthetic shift toward more dynamic, high-fantasy character designs during the early 2010s. Upon its release, Aether Adept was well-received by players for its utility in both Limited formats and casual constructed play, remaining a reliable choice for players looking to manipulate the pacing of a game through repeatable bounce effects.
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