Gate to the Aether
Gate to the Aether Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gate to the Aether is $3.26 (MRD #174), and the most expensive is $16.50 (MRD #174, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.26, down 2.7% over 7 days, down 4.1% over 30 days, down 0.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.72 (2024).
Gate to the Aether Printings & Prices
Gate to the Aether has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gate to the Aether: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for MRD #174 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #174 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #174 | Foil | $5.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #174 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
Gate to the Aether Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player reveals the top card of their library. If it's an artifact, creature, enchantment, or land card, the player may put it onto the battlefield.
Gate to the Aether is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gate to the Aether has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #174 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #174 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
MRD #174 Gate to the Aether in Commander
Gate to the Aether is the #10,968 most-played card on EDHREC, down 101 places over the last 30 days.
Gate to the Aether FAQ
How much is Gate to the Aether worth?
Gate to the Aether is worth about $3.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $3.26 to $16.50 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Gate to the Aether legal in Commander?
Yes — Gate to the Aether is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Gate to the Aether been reprinted?
Yes — Gate to the Aether has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gate to the Aether cheap?
Gate to the Aether trades at about $3.26 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,968 on EDHREC).