Take into Custody

Description

Take into Custody is a one-mana blue Instant from Magic: The Gathering’s 2017 Aether Revolt set, identified by card number 47 in the AER set code. Designed by artist David Palumbo, this foil variant offers collectors a shimmering finish that distinguishes it from the standard common printings while retaining the card’s straightforward gameplay utility. As a single-blue mana spell, it provides efficient disruption by tapping a target creature and preventing it from untapping during its controller’s next untap step. This effect makes it a staple in blue-based control and tempo strategies, allowing players to neutralize threats without removing them from the battlefield entirely. Collectors often seek out the foil version of common cards like Take into Custody for their visual appeal or to complete specific subset collections within the set. The card’s simplicity belies its strategic depth, as denying an opponent’s creature the ability to untap can swing the board state significantly in the early to mid-game phases. For those building decks around creature control or tempo-based tactics, understanding the interaction of this card with other removal and counter-spell options is essential. The foil treatment adds a layer of collectibility to this otherwise utilitarian card, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on the Aether Revolt era.