The 2016 Eternal Masters foil reprint of Unexpectedly Absent, a rare white instant card featuring art by Min Yum.
Unexpectedly Absent
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Eternal Masters
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The 2016 Eternal Masters set brought several staple white cards to the forefront of Magic: The Gathering collecting, with Unexpectedly Absent standing out as a notable inclusion. Identified as card number 33 in the EMA set, this foil version features the distinctive shimmering finish that collectors seek for display or gameplay utility. As a rare instant, it offers a strategic option to manipulate library positioning, allowing players to hide or protect permanents beneath the top cards. Designed by Min Yum, the card’s visual presentation complements its mechanical function, making it a desirable piece for enthusiasts of the white mana color identity. Whether you are focusing on specific set completion or acquiring individual high-value foils, the Unexpectedly Absent foil from 2016 provides a tangible connection to this pivotal era of the game. Its enduring appeal lies in both its versatile gameplay potential and its aesthetic quality within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem.
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Card Details
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Featured
Unexpectedly Absent
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.