Spinal Embrace

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NameSpinal Embrace
TypeInstant
DescriptionCast 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.
ArtistDonato Giancola
SetDominaria Remastered #201
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About Spinal Embrace

Spinal Embrace, Instant, designed by Donato Giancola first released in Oct, 2000 in the set Invasion and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.13.

Spinal Embrace would be a valuable addition to a control deck focused on disrupting your opponent's combat strategy by stealing their key creatures. While it has a high mana cost, its ability to untap and gain control of a creature can swing the game in your favor. However, a similar card, Control Magic, may be more efficient as it doesn't require waiting until combat to cast and doesn't have the drawback of sacrificing the stolen creature. Overall, Spinal Embrace could see play in decks looking for a unique and powerful control option, but may not be the most optimal choice compared to other similar cards.

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Commander

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0.7

1.0

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10/04/04

The sacrifice is mandatory. The last “if you do” only fails if for some reason you could not sacrifice.

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Frequently asked questions about Spinal Embrace

What type of card is Spinal Embrace?

Spinal Embrace is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.

What does Spinal Embrace do?

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.

How much does Spinal Embrace cost?

Spinal Embrace currently starts at C$ 0.13. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.

What set is Spinal Embrace from?

Spinal Embrace was first released in the set Invasion, illustrated by Donato Giancola.

Is Spinal Embrace legal to play?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Spinal Embrace can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.

What competitive formats is Spinal Embrace played in?

Spinal Embrace sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.