Quick Answer

Into Thin Air is a common Instant from 5DN (5DN) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Into Thin Air MTG card

Into Thin Air

Instant

Card Text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Return target artifact to its owner's hand.

"Perhaps I should take Mirrodin apart and begin again." —Memnarch

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Ittoku
Affinity

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into Thin Air? Basics

Into Thin Air is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Return target artifact to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Into Thin Air cost to cast? Basics

Into Thin Air has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Into Thin Air's mana cost of {5}{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.

Into Thin Air 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.

Into Thin Air's current oracle text is: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Return target artifact to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Into Thin Air? Pricing

The current market price for Into Thin Air is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Into Thin Air? Pricing

You can purchase Into Thin Air 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.

Into Thin Air normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.57

Is Into Thin Air legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Into Thin Air in Standard is not available.

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

Is Into Thin Air legal in Modern? Legality

Into Thin Air is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Into Thin Air legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Into Thin Air 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 Into Thin Air legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Into Thin Air in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Into Thin Air legal in Legacy? Legality

Into Thin Air is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Into Thin Air legal in Vintage? Legality

Into Thin Air 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 Into Thin Air legal in Pauper? Legality

Into Thin Air 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 Into Thin Air from? Details

This printing of Into Thin Air is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 33.

Into Thin Air may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Into Thin Air's rarity? Details

Into Thin Air is a common card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Into Thin Air? Details

Into Thin Air was illustrated by Ittoku.

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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