Magic: The Gathering

Aether Spellbomb

Jumpstart 456 • common

Set: Jumpstart
Collector number: 456
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.36

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$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.23 – $0.44 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common artifact, this card represents the accessible utility pieces that define many collection strategies. Its presence in this specific set highlights the importance of versatile tools that can be easily integrated into a wide variety of decks.

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Card face

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Aether Spellbomb was originally introduced in the Mirrodin expansion of 2003, designed as part of a cycle of low-cost artifacts that utilized a 'sacrifice to trigger' mechanic. This specific iteration hails from the 2020 Jumpstart set, which was created as an accessible, randomized format to bridge the gap between casual play and more structured draft environments. The card reflects the mechanical identity of the Mirrodin block, emphasizing the interaction between artifacts and board control through its ability to return creatures to an owner's hand while drawing a card.

The artwork for this version was provided by Jim Nelson, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinct style in the early 2000s. Nelson was tasked with visually representing the volatile and ephemeral nature of 'Aether,' the raw magical energy of the setting. His design captures the bomb-like aesthetic of the object, focusing on a balance between clockwork engineering and arcane instability, which served as a hallmark for the industrial, metal-themed artifacts of the Mirrodin world.

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