Rod of Absorption is a Rare artifact card from the 2021 Forgotten Realms Commander subset in Magic: The Gathering, identified by card number 19.
Rod of Absorption
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Forgotten Realms • Commander
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Description
Released in 2021 as part of the Forgotten Realms Commander subset in Magic: The Gathering, Rod of Absorption (card #19) is a Rare artifact designed for strategic gameplay. With a mana cost of {2}{U}, this card offers a powerful control effect: it exiles instant and sorcery spells as they resolve, preventing them from reaching the graveyard. Collectors and players appreciate its unique ability to turn opponents' actions against them, allowing the controller to cast those exiled spells later without paying their mana costs, provided the total mana value does not exceed X. Art by Svetlin Velinov, Rod of Absorption features the distinct aesthetic of the Forgotten Realms set, appealing to fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card's design and function make it a notable piece for enthusiasts looking to expand their collections with unique artifacts from this era. Its identity as card #19 in the AFC set code helps collectors track and organize their holdings effectively.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2021
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Forgotten Realms
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#19
Featured Subject
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Featured
Rod of Absorption
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Svetlin Velinov
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Artifact
U
Card Text
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Whenever a player casts an instant or sorcery spell, exile it instead of putting it into a graveyard as it resolves. {X}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You may cast any number of spells from among cards exiled with this artifact with total mana value X or less without paying their mana costs.
FAQ
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What type of card is Rod of Absorption in Magic: The Gathering?
Rod of Absorption is an Artifact card from the 2021 Forgotten Realms Commander subset, identified by card number 19. It has a mana cost of {2}{U} and is printed as a Rare. The card allows players to exile instant and sorcery spells and later cast them without paying their mana costs.
Who illustrated Rod of Absorption?
The artwork for Rod of Absorption was created by Svetlin Velinov.
How does the mechanic of Rod of Absorption work?
The card's ability triggers whenever a player casts an instant or sorcery spell, exiling it instead of sending it to the graveyard. You can then activate its second ability by sacrificing Rod of Absorption to cast any number of exiled cards with a combined mana value of X or less, bypassing their mana costs.
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