Quick Answer

Aven Eternal is a common Creature — Zombie Bird Warrior from WAR (WAR) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aven Eternal MTG card

Aven Eternal

Creature — Zombie Bird Warrior

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, amass Zombies 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also a Zombie. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token first.)

"I've never seen the firemane angels so anxious." —Tajic

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 WAR WAR 🎨 Johan Grenier
Amass Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aven Eternal? Basics

Aven Eternal is a Creature — Zombie Bird Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, amass Zombies 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also a Zombie. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token first.)"

How much mana does Aven Eternal cost to cast? Basics

Aven Eternal 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.

Aven Eternal'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.

Aven Eternal 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.

Aven Eternal's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, amass Zombies 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also a Zombie. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token first.)"

What is the current price of Aven Eternal? Pricing

The current market price for Aven Eternal is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Aven Eternal? Pricing

You can purchase Aven Eternal 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.

Aven Eternal normal: $0.31 | foil: $0.45

Is Aven Eternal legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Aven Eternal legal in Modern? Legality

Aven Eternal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Aven Eternal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aven Eternal 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 Aven Eternal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aven Eternal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Aven Eternal legal in Legacy? Legality

Aven Eternal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aven Eternal legal in Vintage? Legality

Aven Eternal 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 Aven Eternal legal in Pauper? Legality

Aven Eternal is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Aven Eternal from? Details

This printing of Aven Eternal is from WAR (WAR), with collector number 42.

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

What is Aven Eternal's rarity? Details

Aven Eternal is a common card in WAR.

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

Who illustrated Aven Eternal? Details

Aven Eternal was illustrated by Johan Grenier.

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

What is Aven Eternal's power and toughness? Details

Aven Eternal 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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