Quick Answer

Aether Barrier is a rare Enchantment from NEM (NEM) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $2.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aether Barrier MTG card

Aether Barrier

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}.

"Creatures fade in and out of existence. It's an unfortunate side effect. The losses are tolerable." —Belbe

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 NEM NEM 🎨 David Martin

Market Prices

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$2.21
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TCGPlayer
$49.98
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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Card Kingdom
$29.99
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Cardmarket
€1.19
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Cardmarket
€12.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aether Barrier? Basics

Aether Barrier is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}."

How much mana does Aether Barrier cost to cast? Basics

Aether Barrier has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Aether Barrier's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Aether Barrier 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.

Aether Barrier's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}."

What is the current price of Aether Barrier? Pricing

The current market price for Aether Barrier is approximately $2.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $49.98 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Aether Barrier? Pricing

You can purchase Aether Barrier 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.

Aether Barrier normal: $2.21 | foil: $49.98

Is Aether Barrier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Barrier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Aether Barrier legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Barrier in Modern is not available.

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

Is Aether Barrier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aether Barrier 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 Aether Barrier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Barrier in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Aether Barrier legal in Legacy? Legality

Aether Barrier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aether Barrier legal in Vintage? Legality

Aether Barrier 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 Aether Barrier legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Barrier 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 Aether Barrier from? Details

This printing of Aether Barrier is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 27.

Aether Barrier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aether Barrier's rarity? Details

Aether Barrier is a rare card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Aether Barrier? Details

Aether Barrier was illustrated by David Martin.

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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