The 2022 Magic: The Gathering Wizards Play Network promo card, Fateful Absence. This rare foil instant features powerful board control and investigative gameplay.
Fateful Absence
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Wizards Play Network
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Designed by Eric Deschamps, this white instant card offers a unique blend of removal and resource generation. Its mana cost of {1}{W} makes it accessible, while its effect allows the caster to destroy a target creature or planeswalker. Crucially, the controller of that permanent must investigate, creating a Clue token that can be sacrificed to draw a card. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Wizards Play Network releases for their exclusive nature and specific artistic treatments. The foil finish on Fateful Absence adds a layer of visual appeal, distinguishing it from standard print runs. As an Instant, it fits into various strategic frameworks, appealing to players who value flexibility and card advantage. The investigative mechanic adds a narrative depth to the gameplay, turning a simple removal spell into a tool for discovery. For those building a collection of rare Magic: The Gathering cards, this promo stands out as a key piece from the 2022 promotional calendar. Its combination of strategic utility and collector-grade foil treatment makes it a notable item for enthusiasts of the format.
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Fateful Absence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Instant
W
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Destroy target creature or planeswalker. Its controller investigates. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")