Quick Answer

Aerial Surveyor is a rare Artifact — Vehicle from NEC (NEC) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $1.42 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aerial Surveyor MTG card

Aerial Surveyor

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

Flying Whenever this Vehicle attacks, if defending player controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Crew 2

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 3.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Antonio José Manzanedo
Crew Flying

Market Prices

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$1.42
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$0.99
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€0.34
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€0.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aerial Surveyor? Basics

Aerial Surveyor is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this Vehicle attacks, if defending player controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Crew 2"

How much mana does Aerial Surveyor cost to cast? Basics

Aerial Surveyor 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 Surveyor'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 Surveyor 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 Surveyor's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this Vehicle attacks, if defending player controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Crew 2"

What is the current price of Aerial Surveyor? Pricing

The current market price for Aerial Surveyor is approximately $1.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Aerial Surveyor? Pricing

You can purchase Aerial Surveyor 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 Surveyor legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Aerial Surveyor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aerial Surveyor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Aerial Surveyor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aerial Surveyor 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 Surveyor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aerial Surveyor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Aerial Surveyor legal in Legacy? Legality

Aerial Surveyor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aerial Surveyor legal in Vintage? Legality

Aerial Surveyor 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 Surveyor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aerial Surveyor in Pauper is not available.

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 Surveyor from? Details

This printing of Aerial Surveyor is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 5.

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

What is Aerial Surveyor's rarity? Details

Aerial Surveyor is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Aerial Surveyor? Details

Aerial Surveyor was illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo.

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

What is Aerial Surveyor's power and toughness? Details

Aerial Surveyor is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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