Shielded Aether Thief
Aether Revolt 44 • uncommon
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lake Hurwitz
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Whenever this creature blocks, you get E symbol (an energy counter).
tap, Pay E symbol E symbol E symbol: Draw a card.
Conflict breeds opportunity.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shielded Aether Thief was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set served as the conclusion to the Kaladesh block, a thematic expansion inspired by steampunk aesthetics and an optimism-fueled, magi-tech world. The card was designed to highlight the set's mechanical focus on energy counters, serving as a tactical utility piece for players exploring the aggressive, resource-heavy strategies of the blue and black color alignment.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Bastien L. Deharme, who utilized a clean, digital aesthetic to depict the thief’s sleek, functional design within the vibrant city of Ghirapur. The artwork emphasizes the character's reliance on specialized gear to siphon magical energy, reflecting the set's narrative of political intrigue and rebellion. Upon release, it was received as a functional addition to limited play environments, noted for its thematic alignment with the set's core energy-based mechanics.
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