Aether Spellbomb
Modern Masters 196 • common
- Set
- Modern Masters
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
blue mana, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target creature to its owner's hand.
1 generic mana, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.
"Release that which was never caged."— Spellbomb inscription
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Aether Spellbomb was originally introduced in the Mirrodin expansion set in 2003, designed as part of a cycle of low-cost artifacts intended to provide utility across various deck archetypes. Within the game's lore, these devices were developed by the Vedalken of the plane of Mirrodin, reflecting the set's central theme of metallic artifice and the repurposing of raw mana through mechanical conduits. The card was selected for inclusion in the 2013 Modern Masters set, a collection curated to highlight iconic cards from the game's history that were essential for the growing Modern competitive format.
The illustration for the Modern Masters iteration retains the original artwork by Glen Angus, whose style defined the gritty, high-contrast aesthetic of the Mirrodin block. His design captures the artifact's ephemeral nature, emphasizing its function as a temporary, explosive release of energy. During its lifecycle, the card has been praised by players for its versatility and efficiency, serving as a staple utility piece that allows for both defensive disruption and aggressive tempo plays without requiring a significant mana investment.
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