Art by Andrew Goldhawk · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$3.84
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Absorb
{W}{U}{U} · Instant
Counter target spell. You gain 3 life.
Rulings (1)
Dec 8, 2022 · A spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Absorb. The spell won't be countered when Absorb resolves, but you'll still gain 3 life.
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · Premodern
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=50 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azorius Landstill | Premodern | 28% | 1–2× | 50 |
Price
Absorb — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$0.29▲ $0.01 since Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 · $0.28Jun 14, 2026 · $0.29