---
name: "Absorb"
mana_cost: "{W}{U}{U}"
cmc: 3
type_line: "Instant"
colors: ["U", "W"]
color_identity: ["U", "W"]
keywords: []
set: "RNA"
set_name: "Ravnica Allegiance"
collector_number: "151"
rarity: "rare"
artist: "Izzy"
oracle_id: "132ca99a-a3c7-4ed6-b4d0-0edcd7140ca2"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/absorb-rna"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "legal"
  pioneer: "legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "legal"
---

# Absorb
- **Mana Cost:** `{W}{U}{U}` (CMC: 3)
- **Type:** Instant

## Oracle Text
Counter target spell. You gain 3 life.

> *"In your misguided attempt to subvert the law, you have eloquently explained why the law must exist."*

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) #151
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Artist:** Izzy
- **Total Printings:** 47 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `legal` | Pioneer: `legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `legal`