Any deck with tribal synergies or good ETB effects, with a curve that exists around the 1s/2s/3s can benefit from the vial. It’s used a lot of merfolk because of the high concentration of 2 drops, allowing them to drop a 2 drop on turn 2 and then two 2 drops on turn 3.
How good is AEther vial?
While it doesn’t literally produce mana, it lets you put your creatures into play without having to pay for them. A single vial can effectively net you two to five mana every turn, making it a very powerful card.
Why is AEther vial so expensive?
It’s that expensive because it is a mandatory x4 of in two modern decks (Merfolk and D) as well as used in Legacy D (which is surprisingly a very popular deck).
Does AEther Vial lose counters?
A creature put onto the battlefield through AEther Vial’s ability is not cast. It may not be countered. The opponent may keep admiring the counterspell in his or her hand; it is useless here, unless it counters the ability (Voidslime).
Does Aether Vial trigger Merrow Reejerey?
No. Merrow Reejerey triggers on casting a merfolk spell. Aether Vial just puts the second Reejerey onto the battlefield.
Does Merrow Reejerey trigger itself?
No, the Reejerey has to be on the battlefield to trigger. When you were considered to have cast it, it was a spell on the stack. 112.5. Abilities of an instant or sorcery spell usually function only while that object is on the stack.
What kind of decks can you play with Aether Vial?
The best Vial Knights list is probably the Selesnya one because you splash green for Knight of the Reliquary and Qasali Pridemage, but you can also use it in Puresteel Knights. 5-colour Allies makes good use of Aether Vial in combination with Hardened Scales to get those sweet, sweet ETBs. You can get super -aggressive with this deck.
What do you need to know about Aether Vial?
It is not without its restrictions however, as Aether Vial only work with creatures. Therefore, in order for it to be good you need to: Play a lot of creatures. Aether Vial is among the most powerful cards ever printed, assuming you get to use it to its full effect.
How many mana can you get with Aether Vial?
Aether Vial at its core is a mana source. While it doesn’t literally produce mana, it lets you put your creatures into play without having to pay for them. A single vial can effectively net you two to five mana every turn, making it a very powerful card. It is not without its restrictions however,…
Are there any Tribal decks with vials in them?
Speaking of five colours, Slivers is a tribal deck with Vials that plays a bit like Merfolk. the M15 Sliver Hive gives the deck a little late-game reach. Just don’t blow up your own Vials with Harmonic Sliver!
