Aether Barrier
NEMNemesis/#27/2000Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
Cardmarket€1.93
ManaPool$2.50
TCGplayer$6.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.90
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$1.66 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $5.99Low $4.49▼ 18.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$6.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.2%30d▲ 0.2%90d▲ 16.9%
90d high
$6.30
90d low
$5.25
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$6.15
Nemesis
- Up 0.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $6.30.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 672% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay .
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Aether Barrier
Aether Barrier is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $6.15 (up 0.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Aether Barrier FAQ
How much is Aether Barrier worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Aether Barrier is $6.15. It is up 0.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.25 to $6.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Aether Barrier?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Nemesis at $6.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Aether Barrier first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NEM #27, released 2000-02-14.
Is there a foil version of Aether Barrier?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $47.48 versus $6.15 for nonfoil, which is 672% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Aether Barrier legal in Commander?
Yes, Aether Barrier is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Aether Barrier legal in Modern?
Aether Barrier is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Aether Barrier legal in Standard?
Aether Barrier is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Aether Barrier do?
Aether Barrier is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}.".