Gate to the Aether
MRDMirrodin/#174/2003Rare
MV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€0.54
ManaPool$0.97
TCGplayer$2.67
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.85
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $3.49Low $2.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.67TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.6%30d▼ 8.3%90d▼ 16.8%
90d high
$3.21
90d low
$2.64
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.67
Mirrodin
- Down 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 17% below its 90 day high of $3.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 527% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
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.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Gate to the Aether
Gate to the Aether is an Artifact, with mana cost {6} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.67 (down 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gate to the Aether FAQ
How much is Gate to the Aether worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gate to the Aether is $2.67. It is down 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.64 to $3.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Gate to the Aether?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $2.67 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gate to the Aether first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #174, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Gate to the Aether?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $16.74 versus $2.67 for nonfoil, which is 527% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gate to the Aether legal in Commander?
Yes, Gate to the Aether is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gate to the Aether legal in Modern?
Yes, Gate to the Aether is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gate to the Aether legal in Standard?
Gate to the Aether is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gate to the Aether do?
Gate to the Aether is an Artifact with mana cost {6}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".