The identity of Word of Seizing (TSP 188), a rare instant from the 2006 Time Spiral expansion, now available on SuperCatch for TCG collectors.
Word of Seizing
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Word of Seizing, card number 188 from the 2006 Time Spiral set, stands as a potent red instant in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Vance Kovacs, this rare card features a mana cost of {3}{R}{R} and brings a powerful tactical advantage to any deck. Its most defining characteristic is the split second ability, which prevents opponents from responding with spells or activated abilities while it resolves, ensuring its effect lands without interference. The card's primary effect allows a player to untap a target permanent and gain control of it until end of turn. Additionally, the affected permanent gains haste, meaning it can be used immediately even if it has summoning sickness. This combination of control disruption and immediate utility makes Word of Seizing a memorable piece of the Time Spiral era. For collectors focusing on the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, acquiring this card offers a tangible connection to one of the franchise's most beloved nostalgic expansions. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking cards with unique mechanical interactions, this TSP 188 release provides a distinct gameplay experience that defined much of the mid-2000s competitive landscape. ## Sources
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Featured
Word of Seizing
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Vance Kovacs
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
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Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.) Untap target permanent and gain control of it until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn.
"Obey!"