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Tainted Aether
USG · Urza's Saga #161 · Rare · released 1998-10-12
{2}{B}{B}
Enchantment
Whenever a creature enters, its controller sacrifices a creature or land of their choice.
Gix despised the sylvan morass. The gouge that the portal had torn in the forest was the only pleasing sight.
Tainted Aether is a rare black enchantment from Urza's Saga (1998). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2001. Recent market prices range from $8.40 to $150.73 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$19.95
Format legality
Where you can play Tainted Aether in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $8.40 to $150.73 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Seventh Edition at $8.40.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga This page | 161 | Rare | $20.28 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 167★ | Rare | — | $150.73 |
| Seventh Edition | 167 | Rare | $8.40 | — |
More from Urza's Saga
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2004-10-04If the creature changes controllers before this ability resolves, its new controller has to sacrifice something.
- 2004-10-04If more than one of these is on the battlefield, the controller sacrifices a creature for each one of these.
- 2004-10-04If the controller has no other lands or creatures on the battlefield, they must sacrifice the creature that just entered.
- 2004-10-04Tainted Aether's controller is the one that controls its triggered ability, but the controller of the creature that entered chooses what creature they sacrifice during resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tainted Aether legal in Commander?
Yes — Tainted Aether is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tainted Aether legal in?
Tainted Aether is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tainted Aether been printed?
Tainted Aether has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2001.
What is the cheapest printing of Tainted Aether?
The cheapest printing is Seventh Edition (#167) at about $8.40.
Who illustrated Tainted Aether?
This printing of Tainted Aether was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.