Quick Answer

Arctic Aven is a uncommon Creature — Bird Wizard from M13 (M13) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arctic Aven MTG card

Arctic Aven

Creature — Bird Wizard

Card Text

Flying This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 M13 M13 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.47
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arctic Aven? Basics

Arctic Aven is a Creature — Bird Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Arctic Aven cost to cast? Basics

Arctic Aven 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.

Arctic Aven'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.

Arctic Aven 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.

Arctic Aven's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Arctic Aven? Pricing

The current market price for Arctic Aven is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Arctic Aven? Pricing

You can purchase Arctic Aven 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.

Arctic Aven normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.35

Is Arctic Aven legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Aven in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arctic Aven legal in Modern? Legality

Arctic Aven is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arctic Aven legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arctic Aven 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 Arctic Aven legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Aven in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arctic Aven legal in Legacy? Legality

Arctic Aven is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arctic Aven legal in Vintage? Legality

Arctic Aven 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 Arctic Aven legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Aven 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 Arctic Aven from? Details

This printing of Arctic Aven is from M13 (M13), with collector number 42.

Arctic Aven may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arctic Aven's rarity? Details

Arctic Aven is a uncommon card in M13.

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

Who illustrated Arctic Aven? Details

Arctic Aven was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Arctic Aven's power and toughness? Details

Arctic Aven is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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