Aether Sting vs Soul Barrier — MTG Card Comparison
Aether Sting and Soul Barrier are closely matched. Soul Barrier costs less mana (3 vs 4). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Aether Sting
Whenever an opponent casts a creature spell, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that player.
Soul Barrier
Whenever an opponent casts a creature spell, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player unless they pay {2}.
*"The Soul selects her own Society—
Then—shuts the Door—"
—Emily Dickinson,
"The Soul selects her own Society"*
| Stat | Aether Sting | Soul Barrier |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{R} | {2}{U} |
| CMC | 4 | 3 |
| Type | Enchantment | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Common |
| Set | Urza's Destiny | Fifth Edition |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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