Aether Meltdown
Kaladesh 36 • uncommon
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Enchant creature or Vehicle
When this Aura enters, you get E symbol E symbol (two energy counters).
Enchanted creature gets -4/-0.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aether Meltdown was released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced an optimistic, steampunk-inspired world focused on invention and artifact-based mechanics, which marked a departure from the darker, more Gothic themes that had preceded it. The design team sought to emphasize the importance of resource management, specifically the use of 'energy counters,' a unique mechanic that represents the magical power fueling the society of Kaladesh.
The card was illustrated by Zack Stella, whose work captures the visual aesthetic of the plane through a blend of ornate machinery and fluid, mystical energy. As an enchantment that neutralizes an opponent’s creature while preventing it from activating abilities, it was designed as a versatile tool for control-oriented play. Upon its release, it was well-regarded for its thematic alignment with the set's narrative and its practical utility in limited-format gameplay.
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