Archon of Absolution
~$0.16 low · ~$0.47 high
White. Creature — Archon
Throne of Eldraine #3 · Illustrated by Igor Kieryluk
Throne of Eldraine #3 · Illustrated by Igor KierylukWhat is Archon of Absolution worth?
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Oracle text
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 
for each of those creatures.
3/2
Format legality
All 2 printings of Archon of Absolution
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #ELD-3· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.20 | uncommon | $0.16 | No foil printing | €0.20 | |
 Throne of Eldraine eld #3· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.14 · €0.44 foil | uncommon | $0.19 | $0.47 | €0.14€0.44 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2019
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #7,536 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying, Protection
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Throne of Eldraine card (#3).
003 · ELD · U · EN
- 003Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- ELDSet code for Throne of Eldraine
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2019-10-04
In a Two-Headed Giant game, creatures can attack your teammate and planeswalkers your teammate controls without requiring a mana payment.
2019-10-04
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.
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