Quick Answer

Aether Shockwave is a uncommon Instant from SOK (SOK) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.65 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aether Shockwave MTG card

Aether Shockwave

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Card Text

Choose one — • Tap all Spirits. • Tap all non-Spirit creatures.

"The strain upon the veil between worlds began to show near the end of the Kami War. Strange happenings that neither side could control lashed out across Kamigawa." —*Observations of the Kami War*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Stephen Tappin

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Market Prices

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$0.65
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$7.49
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$0.39
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$4.99
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€0.33
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€2.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aether Shockwave? Basics

Aether Shockwave is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Tap all Spirits. • Tap all non-Spirit creatures."

How much mana does Aether Shockwave cost to cast? Basics

Aether Shockwave has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aether Shockwave's mana cost of {3}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aether Shockwave has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aether Shockwave's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Tap all Spirits. • Tap all non-Spirit creatures."

What is the current price of Aether Shockwave? Pricing

The current market price for Aether Shockwave is approximately $0.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Aether Shockwave? Pricing

You can purchase Aether Shockwave from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Aether Shockwave normal: $0.65 | foil: $7.49

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Shockwave in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Modern? Legality

Aether Shockwave is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aether Shockwave is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Shockwave in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Legacy? Legality

Aether Shockwave is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Vintage? Legality

Aether Shockwave is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aether Shockwave legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aether Shockwave in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aether Shockwave from? Details

This printing of Aether Shockwave is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 1.

Aether Shockwave may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aether Shockwave's rarity? Details

Aether Shockwave is a uncommon card in SOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aether Shockwave? Details

Aether Shockwave was illustrated by Stephen Tappin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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