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Scornful Aether-Lich is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Zombie Wizard from CON (CON) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scornful Aether-Lich MTG card

Scornful Aether-Lich

Artifact Creature — Zombie Wizard

Card Text

{W}{B}: This creature gains fear and vigilance until end of turn. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap, and it can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

"With no flesh, there is no pain, no hesitation, no emotion of any kind. He is crafted perfection." —Tezzeret

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CON CON 🎨 Steven Belledin

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.69
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scornful Aether-Lich? Basics

Scornful Aether-Lich is a Artifact Creature — Zombie Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}{B}: This creature gains fear and vigilance until end of turn. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap, and it can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

How much mana does Scornful Aether-Lich cost to cast? Basics

Scornful Aether-Lich has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Scornful Aether-Lich's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Scornful Aether-Lich 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.

Scornful Aether-Lich's current oracle text is: "{W}{B}: This creature gains fear and vigilance until end of turn. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap, and it can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

What is the current price of Scornful Aether-Lich? Pricing

The current market price for Scornful Aether-Lich is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Scornful Aether-Lich? Pricing

You can purchase Scornful Aether-Lich 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.

Scornful Aether-Lich normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.69

Is Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scornful Aether-Lich in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Modern? Legality

Scornful Aether-Lich is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scornful Aether-Lich 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 Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scornful Aether-Lich in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Legacy? Legality

Scornful Aether-Lich is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Vintage? Legality

Scornful Aether-Lich 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 Scornful Aether-Lich legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scornful Aether-Lich 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 Scornful Aether-Lich from? Details

This printing of Scornful Aether-Lich is from CON (CON), with collector number 34.

Scornful Aether-Lich may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scornful Aether-Lich's rarity? Details

Scornful Aether-Lich is a uncommon card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Scornful Aether-Lich? Details

Scornful Aether-Lich was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Scornful Aether-Lich's power and toughness? Details

Scornful Aether-Lich is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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