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Tainted Aether
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Seventh Edition EDHREC #13,059
$8.28
-0.1%
7 days
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Tainted Aether Price Summary
Tainted Aether's current headline price is $8.28.
Tainted Aether Printings & Prices
3 printings
Tainted Aether has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tainted Aether: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tainted Aether Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever a creature enters, its controller sacrifices a creature or land of their choice.
"Pockets of Æther can be so foul they melt flesh from bone."
Tainted Aether is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Tainted Aether Rulings
4 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 If more than one of these is on the battlefield, the controller sacrifices a creature for each one of these.
- Oct 4, 2004 If the controller has no other lands or creatures on the battlefield, they must sacrifice the creature that just entered.
- Oct 4, 2004 If the creature changes controllers before this ability resolves, its new controller has to sacrifice something.
- Oct 4, 2004 Tainted Aether's controller is the one that controls its triggered ability, but the controller of the creature that entered chooses what creature they sacrifice during resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Tainted Aether has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7ED #167★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #167 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #161 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
USG #161 Tainted Aether in Commander
Tainted Aether is the #13,059 most-played card on EDHREC, down 262 places over the last 30 days.
Tainted Aether FAQ
How much is Tainted Aether worth?
Tainted Aether is worth about $8.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Tainted Aether legal in Commander?
Yes — Tainted Aether is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tainted Aether been reprinted?
Yes — Tainted Aether has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tainted Aether expensive?
Tainted Aether trades at $8.28 on printing supply and steady demand.