Quick Answer

Surging Aether is a common Instant from CSP (CSP) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Surging Aether MTG card

Surging Aether

Instant

Card Text

Ripple 4 (When you cast this spell, you may reveal the top four cards of your library. You may cast spells with the same name as this spell from among those cards without paying their mana costs. Put the rest on the bottom of your library.) Return target permanent to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Anthony S. Waters
Ripple

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surging Aether? Basics

Surging Aether is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ripple 4 (When you cast this spell, you may reveal the top four cards of your library. You may cast spells with the same name as this spell from among those cards without paying their mana costs. Put the rest on the bottom of your library.) Return target permanent to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Surging Aether cost to cast? Basics

Surging Aether has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Surging Aether's mana cost of {3}{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.

Surging Aether has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Surging Aether's current oracle text is: "Ripple 4 (When you cast this spell, you may reveal the top four cards of your library. You may cast spells with the same name as this spell from among those cards without paying their mana costs. Put the rest on the bottom of your library.) Return target permanent to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Surging Aether? Pricing

The current market price for Surging Aether is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Surging Aether? Pricing

You can purchase Surging 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.

Surging Aether normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.19

Is Surging Aether legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Surging Aether in Standard is not available.

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

Is Surging Aether legal in Modern? Legality

Surging Aether is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Surging Aether legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Surging 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 Surging Aether legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Surging Aether in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Surging Aether legal in Legacy? Legality

Surging Aether is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Surging Aether legal in Vintage? Legality

Surging 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 Surging Aether legal in Pauper? Legality

Surging Aether 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 Surging Aether from? Details

This printing of Surging Aether is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 47.

Surging Aether may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Surging Aether's rarity? Details

Surging Aether is a common card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Surging Aether? Details

Surging Aether was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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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