Aether Spike (Retro Frame)
Magic: The Gathering | Modern Horizons 3 - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 398 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Modern Horizons 3 |
| Available | 11 items |
| From | $0.10 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.10 | 1 | ||
LPFoil | $0.10 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $0.32 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 5 |
About Aether Spike (Retro Frame)
Aether Spike (Retro Frame) from Modern Horizons 3 is currently available from around $0.08. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
Choose target spell. You get 
(two energy counters), then you may pay any amount of . Counter that spell unless its controller pays for each paid this way.
Flavor Text
"The shield doesn't block the fire physically. It tells the fire to stop." —Genku, future shaper
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) worth?
Aether Spike (Retro Frame) is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.08 for Modern Horizons 3. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Aether Spike (Retro Frame) has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) legal in Commander?
Aether Spike (Retro Frame) is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) on the Reserved List?
No. Aether Spike (Retro Frame) is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) in-game text?
In game, Aether Spike (Retro Frame) is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose target spell. You get {E}{E} (two energy counters), then you may pay any amount of {E}. Counter that spell unless its controller pays {1} for each {E} paid this way.".
How popular is Aether Spike (Retro Frame) in Commander decks?
Aether Spike (Retro Frame) ranks #7,259 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Aether Spike (Retro Frame)
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Aether Spike (Retro Frame) legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.