Aerial Surveyor
Aerial Surveyor Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Aerial Surveyor is $1.15 (NEC #5), and the most expensive is $1.55 (NEC #39, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.15, up 5.5% over 7 days, up 1.8% over 30 days, up 0.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.29 (2026).
Aerial Surveyor Printings & Prices
Aerial Surveyor has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Aerial Surveyor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for NEC #39; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEC #39 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | NEC #5 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| starcitygames | NEC #5 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | NEC #39 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Aerial Surveyor Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this Vehicle attacks, if defending player controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Crew 2
Aerial Surveyor is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Aerial Surveyor Rulings
- Feb 18, 2022 Aerial Surveyor's triggered ability has an intervening "if" clause. That means (1) the ability won't trigger at all unless the defending player controls more lands than you, and (2) the ability will do nothing if you control at least as many lands as the defending player by the time it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Aerial Surveyor has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC #5 | 2022-02-18 | Rare | Standard |
| NEC #39 | 2022-02-18 | Rare | Extended Art |
NEC #5 Aerial Surveyor in Commander
Aerial Surveyor is the #4,963 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.
Aerial Surveyor FAQ
How much is Aerial Surveyor worth?
Aerial Surveyor is worth about $1.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.15 to $1.55 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Aerial Surveyor legal in Commander?
Yes — Aerial Surveyor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Aerial Surveyor been reprinted?
Yes — Aerial Surveyor has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Aerial Surveyor cheap?
Aerial Surveyor trades at about $1.15 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.