Aether Tradewinds
Kaladesh 38 • common
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 38
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Return target permanent you control and target permanent you don't control to their owners' hands.
Consulate engineers have developed safe methods of harvesting aether, but renegades aren't always so careful.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aether Tradewinds was released in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering set Kaladesh, a block defined by its vibrant, steampunk-inspired aesthetic and an emphasis on artifact synergy. The card was designed as a common-rarity utility spell, intended to provide players with a versatile tool for manipulating the board state by returning permanents to their owners' hands. Its mechanical function reflects the set's focus on the 'Aether'—a magical energy source—as both a resource and a thematic element of the world's invention-focused culture.
The artwork, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, captures the essence of the Kaladesh setting through its depiction of ornate, brass-heavy airship technology and the swirling, ethereal currents of aether. Kieryluk was tasked with translating the high-fantasy-meets-industrial-revolution aesthetic of the plane into a concise visual format. The card has been well-regarded by limited-format players for its tactical flexibility, serving as a staple inclusion for blue-aligned decks during the Kaladesh draft environment.
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