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Aether Vial
DST · Darksteel #91 · Uncommon · released 2004-02-06
{1}
Artifact
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a charge counter on this artifact.
{T}: You may put a creature card with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact from your hand onto the battlefield.
Aether Vial is an uncommon artifact from Darksteel (2004). It has been printed 15 times across 12 sets, from 2004 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $1.96 to $108.96 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$4.24
USD Foil$35.41
Format legality
Where you can play Aether Vial in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (15)
Prices range from $1.96 to $108.96 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $1.96.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel This page | 91 | Uncommon | $4.24 | $35.41 |
| From the Vault: Relics | 1 | Mythic | — | $5.90 |
| Magic Online Theme Decks | B27 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Modern Masters | 197 | Rare | $3.95 | $6.91 |
| Kaladesh Inventions | 6 | Special | — | $108.96 |
| Iconic Masters | 212 | Rare | $3.71 | $5.00 |
| Pro Tour Promos | 2020-3 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | DST-91 | Uncommon | $3.99 | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 555 | Rare | — | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 391 | Rare | $3.38 | $3.95 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 298 | Rare | $3.22 | $3.63 |
| Magic Online Promos | 102329 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1640★ | Rare | — | $10.17 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1640 | Rare | $9.79 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 216 | Uncommon | $1.96 | $17.33 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-11-17If Aether Vial leaves the battlefield while its second ability is on the stack, use its last known number of charge counters to determine what you may put from your hand onto the battlefield.
- 2017-11-17If a card in a player's hand has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aether Vial legal in Commander?
Yes — Aether Vial is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Aether Vial legal in?
Aether Vial is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Aether Vial been printed?
Aether Vial has been printed 15 times across 12 sets, from 2004 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Aether Vial?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#216) at about $1.96.
Who illustrated Aether Vial?
This printing of Aether Vial was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.