Aether Revolt

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Aether Revolt
Set Information
Set symbol
Themes and mechanics Energy counters, Vehicles
Keywords/​ability words Crew, Improvise, Revolt
Set size 184
Expansion code AER[2]
Development codename Stock

Aether Revolt is the 73rd Magic expansion, and the second in the Kaladesh block. It was released on January 20, 2017,[3] and is a small expansion.

Set details

Aether Revolt contains 184 cards (70 commons, 60 uncommons, 42 rares, and 12 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards. Ten additional cards are found in the set's planeswalker decks (2 mythic planeswalkers, 2 rares, 2 uncommons, 2 commons, and 2 common dual lands). These are numbered #185/184 to #194/184.[4][5] Some Aether Revolt booster packs contain a Kaladesh Invention. The expansion symbol of the set is a Far Eastern inspired floral motive representing the "leaking spire," the symbol of the Renegades.

Storyline

“  It's Time to Take the Power Back  ”

A revolt takes place on Kaladesh. Led by Pia Nalaar and aligned with aether-pirates, essence-drainers and weaponsmiths, the Renegades have seized control of large portions of Ghirapur. They seek to overthrow the authority of the Consulate. The Consulate responds with increased security and surveillance, the seizure of unregistered inventions, the monitoring of aether distribution, and the enforcement of a city-wide curfew. The Gatewatch and Ajani Goldmane support the renegades, while searching for the nefarious planeswalker Tezzeret.

Story Spotlight cards

Aether Revolt contains five Story Spotlight cards, used to showcase key moments in the story.

Marketing

Aether Revolt is sold in 16-card booster packs (one card being a marketing card), two planeswalker decks, and the Aether Revolt bundle. The booster packs feature artwork from Ajani Unyielding, Tezzeret the Schemer, and Maulfist Revolutionary. [6]

Kaladesh Inventions

Main article: Kaladesh Inventions

Kaladesh Inventions are premium foil cards with a special Kaladeshi card frame and a separate expansion symbol. They are not part of the set, but can be found in some booster packs. Kaladesh Inventions are all artifacts, include all new art and flavor text set on Kaladesh, and appear slightly more often than premium mythic rares. These cards are playable in any limited format where they are opened and in any constructed format where they are already legal. Thirty Invention cards appeared with Kaladesh and 24 in Aether Revolt.

Prerelease

Prerelease Events took place on January 14, 2017.[7]

Promotional Cards

Tokens / emblem

Aether Revolt features 3 tokens and 1 emblem.[8]

  1. {R} 2/2 Gremlin for Gremlin Infestation and Release the Gremlins
  2. {R} 2/1 Legendary Monkey named Ragavan for Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
  3. {C} Artifact named Etherium Cell for Tezzeret the Schemer
  4. Emblem for Tezzeret the Schemer

Aether Revolt boosters will also include cards to place energy counters on.[9]

Themes and mechanics

Vehicles and Energy counters are carried over from the previous set.[10] A theme of mana cost X or less is also present with numerous cards allowing for casting, returning or tutoring such cards.

There are two new named mechanics:[11]

Cycles

Aether revolt has six cycles:

Mirrored pairs

Reprinted cards

Common to Uncommon

Uncommon to Common

Functional Reprints

Notable cards

Card comparisons

Preconstructed decks

Aether Revolt has two planeswalker decks: [6]

Planeswalker
deck name
Colors Included Planeswalker
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Ajani W G Ajani, Valiant Protector
Tezzeret U B Tezzeret, Master of Metal

References