Magic: The Gathering

Rod of Absorption

Forgotten Realms Commander 19 • rare

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 19
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Blue
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Market price: $0.49

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What it's worth

$0.49market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.46 – $0.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact, the Rod of Absorption serves as a powerful utility piece that rewards tactical timing by banking energy from opposing spells. Its inclusion in this collection signifies a sophisticated approach to board control, turning an opponent's magical momentum into a resource for your own future use.

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What it does

Whenever a player casts an instant or sorcery spell, exile it instead of putting it into a graveyard as it resolves.

X mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: You may cast any number of spells from among cards exiled with this artifact with total mana value X or less without paying their mana costs.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Rod of AbsorptionForgotten Realms Commander · #288 · rare · 2021$0.74

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