Aether Spike: Quick Counter for Modern Horizons 3
Aether Spike is a compact blue Instant from Modern Horizons 3 that fits tempo and countermagic into a single card. This Near Mint copy keeps crisp borders and sharp art, ideal for collection and play. For {1}{U}, you choose a target spell and immediately gain two energy counters; you may then pay any amount of {U}. Counter that spell unless its controller pays 1 for each {U} paid this way. This interaction creates a small window to pressure a threat while keeping mana available for your next move.
Two features stand out: the energy counters offer flexible stall and a potential setup for future turns, and the printed text aligns well with tempo and control decks in Modern Horizons 3. The card's flavor ties aetherial power to practical counterplay, a theme that echoes Kaladesh inspired mechanics. "The shield doesn’t block the fire physically. It tells the fire to stop." Genku, future shaper
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{U}
- Card Type – Instant
- Subtypes – (none)
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose target spell. You get two energy counters, then you may pay any amount of {U}. Counter that spell unless its controller pays 1 for each {U} paid this way.
- Power / Toughness – N/A
- Loyalty – N/A