“"Your presumption is your downfall."”
Absorb - Dominaria Remastered (#186) - Illustrated by Andrew Goldhawk - Magic: The Gathering Card

Absorb

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {W}{U}{U}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell. You gain 3 life.

Flavor Text: "Your presumption is your downfall."

Set: Dominaria Remastered (#186), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Andrew Goldhawk

Instant Blue White Rare Lifegain Counterspell
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Absorb - Dominaria Remastered MTG card scan Absorb Dominaria Remastered Viewing DMR Rare Andrew Goldhawk 2023-01-13

Official Rulings (1)

2022-12-08
A spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Absorb. The spell won't be countered when Absorb resolves, but you'll still gain 3 life.

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