Magic: The Gathering

Aetherling

Dragon's Maze 11 • rare

Set: Dragon's Maze
Collector number: 11
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Tyler Jacobson
Market price: $0.30

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What it's worth

$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.26 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds a distinct place in its set, reflecting the high-rarity status that makes it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate visual storytelling. As a creature card, it stands as a testament to the artistry captured by its illustrator, serving as a compelling highlight for any collection.

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What it does

blue mana: Exile this creature. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.

blue mana: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

1 generic mana: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn.

1 generic mana: This creature gets -1/+1 until end of turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Aetherling was released in 2013 as part of the Dragon's Maze set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a blue creature capable of manipulating its own form to avoid removal, it was conceived as a premier win condition for control-oriented decks during its tenure in the Standard format. The card represents the pinnacle of 'unanswerable' threats, frequently appearing in professional tournament play due to its resilience against board wipes and targeted spells.

The card's illustration was crafted by Tyler Jacobson, who chose a fluid, ethereal aesthetic to capture the creature's shifting nature. Jacobson's design emphasizes the creature's ability to blink in and out of existence, using soft lighting and semi-transparent textures to convey its elemental composition. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as one of the most powerful blue finishers in recent history, earning a reputation as a difficult obstacle for opponents to overcome.

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