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Absorb

{W}{U}{U}

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Starter Commander Decks·scd #216·Rare·2022·Art by Andrew Goldhawk
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Absorb
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Oracle Text

Counter target spell. You gain 3 life.

"Your presumption is your downfall."

Set
Starter Commander Decks (SCD)
Number
#216
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Andrew Goldhawk
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.35
EUR
€0.36
MTGO Tix
1.79

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Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

12/8/2022·wotc

A spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Absorb. The spell won't be countered when Absorb resolves, but you'll still gain 3 life.

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