Unexpectedly Absent is a white Instant card from the 2013 Commander set, offering a unique interaction with library placement.
Unexpectedly Absent
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Unexpectedly Absent is a white Instant spell from the 2013 Commander set, identified by card number 25 in the C13 series. Designed by Min Yum, this card offers a distinctive form of interaction that deviates from typical removal spells by manipulating the top of a player’s library rather than destroying a permanent. Its mana cost of {X}{W}{W} allows players to customize the depth of the effect, making it a flexible tool in the Commander format. The card’s design and rules text reflect the casual yet strategic nature of the Commander release, where unique card interactions often define gameplay. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards appreciate this card for its creative mechanic and its role in the Commander 2013 product line. The flavor text hints at themes of time and permanence, adding narrative depth to its gameplay function. Whether used for disruption or strategic positioning, Unexpectedly Absent stands out as a memorable piece of the 2013 Commander set.
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Unexpectedly Absent
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
{X}{W}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Put target nonland permanent into its owner's library just beneath the top X cards of that library.
Once you've been dragged down the currents of time, you'll never quite trust your own permanence again.