Word of Seizing
Commander 2014 185 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.32
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 expansion Guildpact, representing the aggressive, tactical nature of the Izzet League. The card functions as an instant-speed effect that allows a player to temporarily take control of a permanent, reflecting the chaotic and manipulative flavor of the guild. It gained particular notoriety for its split second keyword, a mechanic designed to prevent opponents from responding with spells or abilities, ensuring the theft could not be interrupted.
The version from Commander 2014, featuring collector number 185, marked the card's debut in a preconstructed format. The illustration by Dan Scott maintains the original dynamic energy of the card's debut, capturing the arcane power of the Izzet mages. As part of the 2014 product line, the card was included to provide players with a powerful interactive tool, cementing its reputation as a staple for red decks that require a way to bypass complex board states at critical moments.
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