Quick Answer

Aether Refinery is a rare Artifact from M3C (M3C) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aether Refinery MTG card

Aether Refinery

Artifact

Card Text

If you would get one or more {E} (energy counters), you get twice that many {E} instead. {T}: You get {E}, then you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, create an X/X black Aetherborn creature token, where X is the amount of {E} paid this way.

Avaati Vya's invention stabilized raw aether, but even she didn't know it would also create life.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 M3C M3C 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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€5.39
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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 Aether Refinery? Basics

Aether Refinery is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you would get one or more {E} (energy counters), you get twice that many {E} instead. {T}: You get {E}, then you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, create an X/X black Aetherborn creature token, where X is the amount of {E} paid this way."

How much mana does Aether Refinery cost to cast? Basics

Aether Refinery has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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 Refinery's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} 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 Refinery has a mana value of 6.0. 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 Refinery's current oracle text is: "If you would get one or more {E} (energy counters), you get twice that many {E} instead. {T}: You get {E}, then you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, create an X/X black Aetherborn creature token, where X is the amount of {E} paid this way."

What is the current price of Aether Refinery? Pricing

The current market price for Aether Refinery is approximately $1.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Aether Refinery? Pricing

You can purchase Aether Refinery 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 Aether Refinery legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Aether Refinery legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Aether Refinery legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aether Refinery 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 Refinery legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Aether Refinery legal in Legacy? Legality

Aether Refinery is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aether Refinery legal in Vintage? Legality

Aether Refinery 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 Refinery legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Refinery 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 Refinery from? Details

This printing of Aether Refinery is from M3C (M3C), with collector number 54.

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

What is Aether Refinery's rarity? Details

Aether Refinery is a rare card in M3C.

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

Who illustrated Aether Refinery? Details

Aether Refinery was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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