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Aethermage's Touch is a Rare instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Commander Anthology. It offers flexible creature deployment for strategic gameplay.

Aethermage's Touch

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology

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Product Overview

Description

Aethermage's Touch, card number 172 in the Commander Anthology set, represents a versatile interaction point for players of Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2017 by Wizards of the Coast, this Rare card has earned a reputation for its ability to disrupt opponents while advancing your board state simultaneously. The card features art by Randy Gallegos, whose illustration complements the strategic depth inherent in the Commander format. As an Instant with a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, Aethermage's Touch requires careful resource management but delivers significant impact. When played, it reveals the top four cards of your library, allowing you to put a creature card onto the battlefield. This creature gains the ability to return to its owner's hand at the beginning of your end step, enabling repeated utility or tactical repositioning. Any remaining revealed cards can be placed on the bottom of your library in any order, giving the player control over future draws. Collectors often seek this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place within the Commander Anthology series. The set was designed to bring beloved Commander staples into a accessible format, and Aethermage's Touch fits perfectly within that vision. Its white and blue color identity makes it a flexible inclusion in many two-color decks, appealing to both competitive players and casual collectors who appreciate the strategic nuances of the game. Whether you are looking to complete a Commander Anthology collection or add a powerful tool to your deck, Aethermage's Touch stands out as a key piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its enduring popularity in the Commander format ensures it remains a sought-after item for enthusiasts of the trading card game.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Commander Anthology

Card Number

#172

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Randy Gallegos

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{W}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U, W

Card Text

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Reveal the top four cards of your library. You may put a creature card from among them onto the battlefield. It gains "At the beginning of your end step, return this creature to its owner's hand." Then put the rest of the cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order.

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FAQ

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What does Aethermage's Touch do in Magic: The Gathering?

Aethermage's Touch is an Instant that reveals the top four cards of your library. You may put a creature card from among them onto the battlefield, and it returns to its owner's hand at the start of your next end step.

Which set is Aethermage's Touch card 172 from?

Card number 172 in the Commander Anthology set is Aethermage's Touch. This set was released in 2017 and features reprints of popular Commander cards.

What are the colors of Aethermage's Touch?

Aethermage's Touch is a white and blue card. Its mana cost includes generic mana, white mana, and blue mana, making it a two-color card in the Magic: The Gathering color pie.

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