Quick Answer

Wind-Kin Raiders is a uncommon Creature — Human Artificer from AER (AER) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wind-Kin Raiders MTG card

Wind-Kin Raiders

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Flying

Small aeronaut societies like the Wind-Kin had little to lose by siding with the renegades, and much to gain.

Card Stats

4/3 uncommon CMC: 6.0 AER AER 🎨 Shreya Shetty
Flying Improvise

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.17
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wind-Kin Raiders? Basics

Wind-Kin Raiders is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Flying"

How much mana does Wind-Kin Raiders cost to cast? Basics

Wind-Kin Raiders has a mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Wind-Kin Raiders's mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Wind-Kin Raiders 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.

Wind-Kin Raiders's current oracle text is: "Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Flying"

What is the current price of Wind-Kin Raiders? Pricing

The current market price for Wind-Kin Raiders is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

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

Where can I buy Wind-Kin Raiders? Pricing

You can purchase Wind-Kin Raiders 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.

Wind-Kin Raiders normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.1

Is Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wind-Kin Raiders in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Modern? Legality

Wind-Kin Raiders is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wind-Kin Raiders 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 Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wind-Kin Raiders is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Legacy? Legality

Wind-Kin Raiders is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Vintage? Legality

Wind-Kin Raiders 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 Wind-Kin Raiders legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wind-Kin Raiders 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 Wind-Kin Raiders from? Details

This printing of Wind-Kin Raiders is from AER (AER), with collector number 50.

Wind-Kin Raiders may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wind-Kin Raiders's rarity? Details

Wind-Kin Raiders is a uncommon card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Wind-Kin Raiders? Details

Wind-Kin Raiders was illustrated by Shreya Shetty.

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

What is Wind-Kin Raiders's power and toughness? Details

Wind-Kin Raiders is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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