Magic: The Gathering

Air Bladder

Nemesis 28 • common

Set: Nemesis
Collector number: 28
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.11

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$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.10 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common enchantment from the Nemesis set, this card functions as a foundational piece for players looking to explore the specific thematic mechanics of its original release. Its inclusion in a collection offers a glimpse into the artistry of Donato Giancola and represents the accessible, everyday utility that defines the experience of building a deck.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature has flying.

Enchanted creature can block only creatures with flying.

Random mutations among Rootwater merfolk were common—and disturbing.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the year 2000 as part of the Nemesis expansion for Magic: The Gathering, Air Bladder belongs to the set's cycle of enchantment cards that explore the unique mechanics of the Rath plane. Designed as a common card, it reflects the block's focus on creature utility and tactical positioning, offering players a way to grant flying to their creatures at the cost of sacrificing the enchantment. The set was conceived to conclude the Rath Cycle, deepening the lore of the Phyrexian invasion through its dark, biomechanical aesthetic.

The artwork was commissioned from Donato Giancola, a renowned illustrator in the fantasy and science fiction genres known for his classical technique and atmospheric depth. Giancola’s depiction of the Air Bladder emphasizes a surreal, organic quality that fits the unsettling nature of the Nemesis setting. His work on this card was well-received by fans for its technical execution and its ability to convey the strange, utilitarian magic of the Rath environment within the small frame of a trading card.

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