Aethertide Whale
Modern Horizons 3 Commander 175 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons 3 Commander
- Collector number
- 175
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, you get six E symbol (energy counters).
Pay E symbol E symbol E symbol E symbol: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
"To survive up here, I've learned when to use my harpoon and when to just enjoy the view."— Kadhu, skywhaler
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Aethertide Whale was released in 2024 as part of the Modern Horizons 3 Commander set. This set was designed to integrate powerful, nostalgia-driven mechanics and themes into the Commander format, often featuring high-mana value cards that reward players for complex resource management and strategic gameplay. As a representative of this set, the card focuses on the 'Eldrazi' and 'Big Mana' playstyles that define high-power casual Magic: The Gathering experiences.
The art and mechanical design for the Aethertide Whale were crafted to evoke the cosmic, ethereal aesthetic prevalent in the Modern Horizons series. Illustrators for the set were tasked with depicting massive, otherworldly creatures that fit within the broader lore of the multiverse. Upon its release, the card was received by players as a niche but effective tool for decks utilizing blink or bounce effects, valued for its ability to provide recurring card advantage in the late game.
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