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
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
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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Where it came from
Aether Spike was released in 2024 as part of the Modern Horizons 3 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce powerful, high-complexity cards directly into the Modern format, drawing inspiration from the game's expansive history of spells and mechanics. This particular card serves as a counterspell variant, intended to provide blue-aligned decks with flexible interaction while leaning into the set’s thematic emphasis on energy counters.
The visual identity of Aether Spike features artwork by Borja Pindado, who sought to capture the volatile and electric nature of pure mana manipulation. The design reflects the modern aesthetic of the set, balancing technical functionality with the high-fantasy artistry common to the game. It was received by the player base as a niche tactical tool, valued for its specific utility in decks capable of generating and utilizing energy resources.
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