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Waterfall Aerialist is a common Creature — Djinn Wizard from STX (STX) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Waterfall Aerialist MTG card

Waterfall Aerialist

Creature — Djinn Wizard

Card Text

Flying Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)

Form and function in perfect unity.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 4.0 STX STX 🎨 Lie Setiawan
Flying Ward

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.04
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterfall Aerialist? Basics

Waterfall Aerialist is a Creature — Djinn Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)"

How much mana does Waterfall Aerialist cost to cast? Basics

Waterfall Aerialist 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.

Waterfall Aerialist'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.

Waterfall Aerialist 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.

Waterfall Aerialist's current oracle text is: "Flying Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)"

What is the current price of Waterfall Aerialist? Pricing

The current market price for Waterfall Aerialist is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Waterfall Aerialist? Pricing

You can purchase Waterfall Aerialist 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.

Waterfall Aerialist normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.04

Is Waterfall Aerialist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waterfall Aerialist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waterfall Aerialist legal in Modern? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Waterfall Aerialist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist 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 Waterfall Aerialist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Waterfall Aerialist legal in Legacy? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waterfall Aerialist legal in Vintage? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist 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 Waterfall Aerialist legal in Pauper? Legality

Waterfall Aerialist 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 Waterfall Aerialist from? Details

This printing of Waterfall Aerialist is from STX (STX), with collector number 61.

Waterfall Aerialist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waterfall Aerialist's rarity? Details

Waterfall Aerialist is a common card in STX.

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

Who illustrated Waterfall Aerialist? Details

Waterfall Aerialist was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

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

What is Waterfall Aerialist's power and toughness? Details

Waterfall Aerialist is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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