Quick Answer

Etherium Astrolabe is a uncommon Artifact from ALA (ALA) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Etherium Astrolabe MTG card

Etherium Astrolabe

Artifact

Card Text

Flash {B}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Draw a card.

"Speculation is foolish when the tools of certainty are available." —Cinna, vedalken consul

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Michael Bruinsma
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Etherium Astrolabe? Basics

Etherium Astrolabe is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash {B}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Draw a card."

How much mana does Etherium Astrolabe cost to cast? Basics

Etherium Astrolabe 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.

Etherium Astrolabe'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.

Etherium Astrolabe 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.

Etherium Astrolabe's current oracle text is: "Flash {B}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Etherium Astrolabe? Pricing

The current market price for Etherium Astrolabe is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Etherium Astrolabe? Pricing

You can purchase Etherium Astrolabe 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.

Etherium Astrolabe normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.25

Is Etherium Astrolabe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Etherium Astrolabe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Etherium Astrolabe legal in Modern? Legality

Etherium Astrolabe is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Etherium Astrolabe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Etherium Astrolabe 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 Etherium Astrolabe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Etherium Astrolabe in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Etherium Astrolabe legal in Legacy? Legality

Etherium Astrolabe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Etherium Astrolabe legal in Vintage? Legality

Etherium Astrolabe 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 Etherium Astrolabe legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Etherium Astrolabe 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 Etherium Astrolabe from? Details

This printing of Etherium Astrolabe is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 41.

Etherium Astrolabe may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Etherium Astrolabe's rarity? Details

Etherium Astrolabe is a uncommon card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Etherium Astrolabe? Details

Etherium Astrolabe was illustrated by Michael Bruinsma.

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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