Aethersnipe
Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra 17 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
When this creature enters, return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.
Evoke 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aethersnipe was originally introduced in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shadowmoor. Designed as a blue elemental creature, it features the evoke mechanic, which allows players to cast it for a lower mana cost if they are willing to sacrifice it immediately upon entering the battlefield. This design emphasizes the versatility of blue magic, providing both a substantial body and a repeatable bounce effect for utility-focused gameplay.
The version included in the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra set utilizes the original artwork by Christopher Moeller. The anthology was released to commemorate the history of the Duel Decks series, reprinting four classic face-off decks in a single collection. Within the context of the Jace Beleren deck, Aethersnipe serves as a high-cost control tool designed to disrupt an opponent's board state while providing a potential late-game threat.
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