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
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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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Seize the Day
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Sorcery
R
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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.)
