Aether Sting
Aether Sting Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Aether Sting is $0.41 (UDS #76), and the most expensive is $19.97 (UDS #76, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 6.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.54 (2025).
Aether Sting Printings & Prices
Aether Sting has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Aether Sting: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.60 cash for UDS #76 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | UDS #76 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #76 | Foil | $5.60 | $13.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #76 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
| starcitygames | UDS #76 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Aether Sting Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent casts a creature spell, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that player.
Aether Sting is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Aether Sting Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 The ability triggers when an opponent casts a creature spell, and goes on the stack above that spell. As such, the ability will deal 1 damage to that player before the creature enters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Aether Sting has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDS #76 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #76 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
UDS #76 Aether Sting in Commander
Aether Sting is the #14,586 most-played card on EDHREC, down 221 places over the last 30 days.
Aether Sting FAQ
How much is Aether Sting worth?
Aether Sting is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.41 to $19.97 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Aether Sting legal in Commander?
Yes — Aether Sting is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Aether Sting been reprinted?
Yes — Aether Sting has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Aether Sting cheap?
Aether Sting trades at about $0.41 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,586 on EDHREC).