Archon of Absolution (ELD #3)
Archon of Absolution is a uncommon printing from Throne of Eldraine (ELD #3), a Creature — Archon. Illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.
Card 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 {1} for each of those creatures.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Archon |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Throne of Eldraine (ELD) |
| Collector number | 3 |
| Artist | Igor Kieryluk |
| Released | 2019-10-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-18, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.21, foil $0.48 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- October 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.
- October 4, 2019 — In a Two-Headed Giant game, creatures can attack your teammate and planeswalkers your teammate controls without requiring a mana payment.