Spinal Embrace (ZNC #101)
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Spinal Embrace is a rare printing from Zendikar Rising Commander (ZNC #101), a Instant. Illustrated by Donato Giancola.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U}{U}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Zendikar Rising Commander (ZNC) |
| Collector number | 101 |
| Artist | Donato Giancola |
| Released | 2020-09-25 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.22 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- December 8, 2022 — You must sacrifice the creature if you still control it as the delayed triggered ability resolves.
Other printings of Spinal Embrace
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Spinal Embrace:
- Spinal Embrace (C13 #218)
- Spinal Embrace (DMR #201)
- Spinal Embrace (DMR #369)
- Spinal Embrace (INV #276)
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