Magic: The Gathering

Aether Spike

Modern Horizons 3 398 • common

Set: Modern Horizons 3
Collector number: 398
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Campbell White
Market price: $0.22

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What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.19 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, Aether Spike serves as a fundamental building block for players looking to control the flow of the game with instant speed responses. Its utility lies in its accessibility, offering a versatile tool that remains a reliable staple for any collection focused on tactical interaction.

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Card face

What it does

Choose target spell. You get E symbol E symbol (two energy counters), then you may pay any amount of E symbol. Counter that spell unless its controller pays 1 generic mana for each E symbol paid this way.

"The shield doesn't block the fire physically. It tells the fire to stop."— Genku, future shaper

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Aether SpikeModern Horizons 3 · #50 · common · 2024$0.25

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About Aether Spike

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