Word of Seizing
Commander Legends 420 • rare
- Set
- Commander Legends
- Collector number
- 420
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.23
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 Guildpact expansion, designed as a powerful red sorcery that allowed a player to gain control of a target permanent for a turn. It was notable for its 'split second' ability, which prevents opponents from casting spells or activating abilities in response, ensuring the effect resolved without interference. The card became a staple for players looking to disrupt complex board states or turn an opponent's own win condition against them.
The version from Commander Legends (collector number 420) features updated frame aesthetics consistent with the set's release in 2020. This reprint served to introduce the iconic spell to a new generation of players in the popular Commander format, where its ability to untap a permanent and seize control remains a potent tactical tool. The illustration style aligns with the high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, emphasizing the chaotic and impulsive nature of red-aligned magic.
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