Word of Seizing
Commander Anthology Volume II 131 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Untap target permanent and gain control of it until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn.
"Obey!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Word of Seizing was originally released in the 2006 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, designed as a powerful red sorcery that utilizes the 'split second' mechanic. This keyword prevents players from casting spells or activating abilities in response to the card, making it a definitive answer to key threats during a game. The card represents the aggressive, controlling nature of the Izzet League, a guild known for its chaotic magical experimentation and mastery of elemental forces.
The art for this specific printing, featured in the 2018 Commander Anthology Volume II set, showcases the dynamic and volatile aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering. As part of a curated collection intended to provide players with sought-after reprints from previous Commander products, this version maintains the functionality of the original while serving as a functional piece for multi-player formats. It remains recognized by players for its tactical efficiency in disrupting opponents' strategies at critical moments.
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