Quick Answer

Anchor to the Aether is a uncommon Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Anchor to the Aether MTG card

Anchor to the Aether

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Zoltan Boros
Scry

Market Prices

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$0.19
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$0.35
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€0.15
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anchor to the Aether? Basics

Anchor to the Aether is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)"

How much mana does Anchor to the Aether cost to cast? Basics

Anchor to the Aether 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.

Anchor to the Aether'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.

Anchor to the Aether 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.

Anchor to the Aether's current oracle text is: "Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)"

What is the current price of Anchor to the Aether? Pricing

The current market price for Anchor to the Aether is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Anchor to the Aether? Pricing

You can purchase Anchor to the Aether 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 Anchor to the Aether legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Anchor to the Aether in Standard is not available.

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

Is Anchor to the Aether legal in Modern? Legality

Anchor to the Aether is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Anchor to the Aether legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Anchor to the Aether 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 Anchor to the Aether legal in Pioneer? Legality

Anchor to the Aether is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Anchor to the Aether legal in Legacy? Legality

Anchor to the Aether is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Anchor to the Aether legal in Vintage? Legality

Anchor to the Aether 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 Anchor to the Aether legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Anchor to the Aether 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 Anchor to the Aether from? Details

This printing of Anchor to the Aether is from J22 (J22), with collector number 270.

Anchor to the Aether may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Anchor to the Aether's rarity? Details

Anchor to the Aether is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Anchor to the Aether? Details

Anchor to the Aether was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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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