Aether Vial
Pro Tour Promos 2020-3 • rare
- Set
- Pro Tour Promos
- Collector number
- 2020-3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Billy Christian
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a charge counter on this artifact.
tap: You may put a creature card with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact from your hand onto the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aether Vial was first introduced in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering expansion Darksteel. Designed by Mike Elliott, the card was intended to provide a powerful engine for creature-heavy decks, allowing players to bypass mana costs and casting timing restrictions. Over time, it became a cornerstone of competitive formats like Legacy and Modern, often appearing in aggressive strategies like Death and Taxes.
The 2020-3 Pro Tour Promo version is a specialized print issued to participants and high-ranking players within the competitive Magic circuit. These promotional iterations often feature unique frame treatments or exclusive artwork intended to celebrate the professional player community. This specific card reflects the design evolution of the artifact, maintaining its original mechanical text while updating its aesthetic presentation to honor its status as a staple of tournament play.
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