Quick Answer

Aerial Assault is a common Sorcery from JMP (JMP) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aerial Assault MTG card

Aerial Assault

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target tapped creature. You gain 1 life for each creature you control with flying.

"Oh, you must be mistaken. Hawks are solitary hunters, you see." —Bunder Diedreck, ornithologist

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 JMP JMP 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

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$0.07
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aerial Assault? Basics

Aerial Assault is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target tapped creature. You gain 1 life for each creature you control with flying."

How much mana does Aerial Assault cost to cast? Basics

Aerial Assault has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aerial Assault's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aerial Assault has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aerial Assault's current oracle text is: "Destroy target tapped creature. You gain 1 life for each creature you control with flying."

What is the current price of Aerial Assault? Pricing

The current market price for Aerial Assault is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Aerial Assault? Pricing

You can purchase Aerial Assault from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aerial Assault in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Modern? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Legacy? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aerial Assault legal in Vintage? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aerial Assault legal in Pauper? Legality

Aerial Assault is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aerial Assault from? Details

This printing of Aerial Assault is from JMP (JMP), with collector number 80.

Aerial Assault may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aerial Assault's rarity? Details

Aerial Assault is a common card in JMP.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aerial Assault? Details

Aerial Assault was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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