Absorb
Invasion 226 • rare
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 226
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Andrew Goldhawk
- Market price
- $4.65
What it does
Counter target spell. You gain 3 life.
"Your presumption is your downfall."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Absorb was released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set marked a pivotal moment in the game's history as it introduced the theme of multicolor play and featured a narrative centered on the Phyrexians' invasion of the plane of Dominaria. The card was specifically crafted to represent the defensive capability of the Bant-aligned colors, combining the classic counterspell utility of blue with the life-gain mechanics of white.
The artwork for Absorb was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose work often captures a moody, atmospheric intensity that became a hallmark of late 1990s and early 2000s Magic cards. In designing the piece, Staples utilized a distinct visual language to convey the act of neutralizing a threat, depicting a magical barrier absorbing incoming energy. The card was well-received by players at the time for its efficient design and became a staple in control-oriented decks, solidifying its place as a reliable tool in competitive play throughout its initial run.
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