What does the Flashback mechanic do on Seize the Day?

Flashback allows you to cast the card from your graveyard for its specific flashback cost of {2}{R}. Once the card resolves via Flashback, it is exiled instead of returning to its owner's hand or graveyard, providing a one-time secondary use.

What is the mana cost of Seize the Day?

Seize the Day has a mana cost of {3}{R}, totaling four mana. This requires three generic mana and one red mana to cast from your hand during your main phase.

Is Seize the Day a Rare card in the Odyssey set?

Yes, Seize the Day is printed with a Rare rarity symbol in the Odyssey expansion. As a Rare card, it is less common than Common or Uncommon cards, making it a sought-after addition for collectors completing the set.

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The 2001 Odyssey rare card, Seize the Day (Card #220). This Sorcery features a unique Flashback mechanic, allowing players to cast it from the graveyard for an additional combat phase.

Seize the Day

2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey

2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $13.49

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $13.49, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $13.49. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.49 to $13.49 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 21, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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Estimate: $13.49, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $13.49. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.49 to $13.49 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 21, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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Description

Seize the Day, numbered 220 in the 2001 Odyssey expansion, is a distinct Sorcery card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released during the Odyssey block, this card offers a strategic advantage through its ability to generate an extra turn segment. The card requires a mana cost of {3}{R} and operates with a mana value of four. Its primary effect untaps a target creature and creates an additional combat phase followed by an additional main phase, providing significant tempo and resource potential for the controller. A defining feature of this card is its Flashback ability, which allows a player to cast it from their graveyard for {2}{R}. This secondary cost enables the card to be utilized again after its initial use, adding a layer of resilience and long-term value to the gameplay experience. The card is printed with a Rare rarity designation, reflecting its power level and importance within the Odyssey set. Designed by Greg Staples, the card represents a key component for enthusiasts looking to build complete Odyssey collections or explore vintage Magic formats. Its straightforward yet impactful mechanics make it a memorable piece of the Odyssey era's design philosophy, appealing to both competitive players and those who appreciate the strategic depth of early 2000s card design.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2001

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Odyssey

Card Number

#220

Featured Subject

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Featured

Seize the Day

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Greg Staples

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{R}

Type

Sorcery

Color

Card Text

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Untap target creature. After this main phase, there is an additional combat phase followed by an additional main phase. Flashback {2}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)