Quick Answer

Aerith Gainsborough is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Cleric from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $1.52 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Aerith Gainsborough MTG card

Aerith Gainsborough

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

Lifelink Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Aerith Gainsborough. When Aerith Gainsborough dies, put X +1/+1 counters on each legendary creature you control, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on Aerith Gainsborough.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Nakamura8
Lifelink

Market Prices

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$1.52
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$3.19
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$2.29
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$2.99
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€1.76
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€2.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aerith Gainsborough? Basics

Aerith Gainsborough is a Legendary Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Aerith Gainsborough. When Aerith Gainsborough dies, put X +1/+1 counters on each legendary creature you control, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on Aerith Gainsborough."

How much mana does Aerith Gainsborough cost to cast? Basics

Aerith Gainsborough 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.

Aerith Gainsborough'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.

Aerith Gainsborough 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.

Aerith Gainsborough's current oracle text is: "Lifelink Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Aerith Gainsborough. When Aerith Gainsborough dies, put X +1/+1 counters on each legendary creature you control, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on Aerith Gainsborough."

What is the current price of Aerith Gainsborough? Pricing

The current market price for Aerith Gainsborough is approximately $1.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Aerith Gainsborough? Pricing

You can purchase Aerith Gainsborough 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.

Aerith Gainsborough normal: $1.52 | foil: $3.19

Is Aerith Gainsborough legal in Standard? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Aerith Gainsborough legal in Modern? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Aerith Gainsborough legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough 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 Aerith Gainsborough legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Aerith Gainsborough legal in Legacy? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aerith Gainsborough legal in Vintage? Legality

Aerith Gainsborough 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 Aerith Gainsborough legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aerith Gainsborough 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 Aerith Gainsborough from? Details

This printing of Aerith Gainsborough is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 4.

Aerith Gainsborough may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aerith Gainsborough's rarity? Details

Aerith Gainsborough is a rare card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Aerith Gainsborough? Details

Aerith Gainsborough was illustrated by Nakamura8.

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

What is Aerith Gainsborough's power and toughness? Details

Aerith Gainsborough is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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