Archon of Absolution

{3}{W} · Creature — Archon

Flying Protection from white (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything white.) Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays {1} for each of those creatures.

Rulings (2)

Oct 4, 2019 · In a Two-Headed Giant game, creatures can attack your teammate and planeswalkers your teammate controls without requiring a mana payment.

Oct 4, 2019 · Your opponents can choose not to pay to attack with a creature that attacks “if able.” If there's no other player or planeswalker to attack, that creature simply doesn't attack.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Vintage

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=52 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Initiative	Vintage	82%	1–4×	50
Oops All Spells	Vintage	50%	1×	2

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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