This product features the Magic: The Gathering card Spinal Embrace from the 2020 Zendikar Rising Commander subset. Card number 101, this rare instant offers compelling gameplay mechanics for collectors and players.
Spinal Embrace
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar Rising • Commander
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The Magic: The Gathering card Spinal Embrace serves as a strategic tool within the 2020 Zendikar Rising Commander subset. Identified as card number 101 in the ZNC set code, this rare instant card demands a mana cost of {3}{U}{B} to cast during combat phases. Designed with a B, U color identity, the card allows players to untap a target creature they do not control, gain control of it, and grant it haste until the end of the turn. This effect creates dynamic board interaction by temporarily stealing an opponent's asset. At the beginning of the next end step, the controller must sacrifice the creature. If this sacrifice occurs, the player gains life equal to the creature's toughness, providing a resource recovery mechanism that balances the temporary loss of the card. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Zendikar Rising Commander subset for their unique design elements and thematic relevance to the set's world. Spinal Embrace stands out for its ability to manipulate the battlefield through controlled aggression and life gain. For enthusiasts of the Commander format, understanding the strategic potential of cards like Spinal Embrace enhances the overall collecting experience. The card's interaction with creature toughness makes it a versatile choice for various deck archetypes, appealing to both competitive players and casual collectors who value strategic depth.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2020
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Zendikar Rising
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#101
Featured Subject
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Featured
Spinal Embrace
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Donato Giancola
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}{B}
Instant
B, U
Card Text
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Cast this spell only during combat. Untap target creature you don't control and gain control of it. It gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice it. If you do, you gain life equal to its toughness.