Aethersnipe
Aethersnipe Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Aethersnipe is $0.07 (MM2 #39), and the most expensive is $0.74 (LRW #50, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, up 58.3% over 7 days, down 5.0% over 30 days, up 375.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2026).
Aethersnipe Printings & Prices
Aethersnipe has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Aethersnipe: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for LRW #50 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #50 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #50 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| starcitygames | LRW #50 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #39 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #36 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #44 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #37 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DD2 #17 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #39 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| starcitygames | UMA #44 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
Aethersnipe Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.
Evoke {1}{U}{U} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)
Aethersnipe is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Aethersnipe Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 Aethersnipe can be the target of its own ability. If it's the only nonland permanent on the battlefield, it must be the target of its ability.
- Apr 15, 2013 If you cast this card for its evoke cost, you may put the sacrifice trigger and the regular enters-the-battlefield trigger on the stack in either order. The one put on the stack last will resolve first.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Aethersnipe has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #37 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| 2X2 #37 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #MM2-39 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| UMA #44 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| UMA #44 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #39 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #39 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| JVC #17 | 2014-12-05 | Common | Standard |
| MMA #36 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
| MMA #36 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
2X2 #37 
PLST #MM2-39 
UMA #44 
MM2 #39 
JVC #17 
MMA #36 Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Aethersnipe in Commander
Aethersnipe is the #11,711 most-played card on EDHREC, down 67 places over the last 30 days.
Aethersnipe FAQ
How much is Aethersnipe worth?
Aethersnipe is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.07 to $0.74 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Aethersnipe legal in Commander?
Yes — Aethersnipe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Aethersnipe been reprinted?
Yes — Aethersnipe has been reprinted 14 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Aethersnipe cheap?
Aethersnipe trades at about $0.19 — 14 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,711 on EDHREC).