The Aether Vial is a versatile 1-mana artifact from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Double Masters 2022 expansion. This card allows players to store charge counters and deploy creatures directly from hand to the battlefield.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Double Masters 2022
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The Aether Vial is a unique artifact card from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Double Masters 2022 expansion, identified by card number 391. Designed by Greg Staples, this card serves as a flexible resource engine within the game. The card is a one-mana Artifact with the ability to put charge counters on itself and later put a creature card from hand onto the battlefield. The card’s primary function revolves around its upkeep ability, allowing players to place charge counters on it over time. During any turn, players can tap the Aether Vial to put a creature card from their hand onto the battlefield, with the size of the creature determined by the number of charge counters on the artifact. This mechanic enables strategic flexibility, allowing players to save their hand resources and deploy creatures when it matters most. Collectors and players value the Aether Vial for its consistent utility and elegant design. Its inclusion in this set makes it an attractive addition for those looking to complete their collection or enhance their gameplay experience. Its ability to convert stored value into immediate board presence makes it a versatile tool in any player’s arsenal. This card is number 391 in the Double Masters 2022 set. Explore our inventory to discover more rare and valuable cards from this beloved trading card game.
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Aether Vial
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Magic: The Gathering
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Greg Staples
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English
{1}
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a charge counter on this artifact. {T}: You may put a creature card with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact from your hand onto the battlefield.
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The Aether Vial has a mana cost of {1}, making it a one-mana artifact. This low cost allows it to be played early in the game, providing immediate access to its strategic abilities.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a charge counter on the Aether Vial. You can then tap it to put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield, with the creature's mana value equal to the number of charge counters on the Vial.
The Aether Vial card from the Double Masters 2022 set was illustrated by Greg Staples, known for his distinctive and detailed artwork in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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