The Aether Meltdown foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Kaladesh expansion, card number 36, features an enchantment aura with a flash ability that grants energy counters upon entry.
Aether Meltdown
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh
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Description
The Aether Meltdown card is a distinct enchantment aura from the 2016 Kaladesh expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 36 in the set, this foil version offers collectors a premium finish for their library. The card was illustrated by Jason Felix, whose artwork complements the mechanical depth of the release. Mechanically, Aether Meltdown functions as an aura with a mana cost of one blue mana and one generic mana. Its most notable feature is the flash ability, allowing players to cast it at instant speed during either player's turn. This flexibility makes it a versatile addition to various strategies. When the enchantment enters the battlefield, it allows the controller to gain two energy counters, providing additional resource options. Once attached to a creature or vehicle, it imposes a -4/-0 modifier to the enchanted permanent, reducing its power while leaving its toughness unchanged. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards from the Kaladesh set to complete their collections or to explore the unique mechanics introduced during this era. The foil treatment adds visual appeal and rarity to the standard print, making it a desirable item for enthusiasts of the franchise. Whether you are building a competitive deck or assembling a curated set of Kaladesh cards, the Aether Meltdown foil card represents a key piece of this expansion's identity. The enduring popularity of Magic: The Gathering ensures that cards like Aether Meltdown remain relevant for both casual players and serious hobbyists interested in the game's evolving history.
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Aether Meltdown
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jason Felix
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Enchant creature or Vehicle When this Aura enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Enchanted creature gets -4/-0.






