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Council of the Absolute is a mythic Creature — Human Advisor from DGM (DGM) costing {2}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Council of the Absolute MTG card

Council of the Absolute

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

As this creature enters, choose a noncreature, nonland card name. Your opponents can't cast spells with the chosen name. Spells with the chosen name you cast cost {2} less to cast.

Card Stats

2/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 DGM DGM 🎨 Zoltan Boros

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$0.24
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$0.94
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$0.99
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$1.49
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€0.47
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€0.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Council of the Absolute? Basics

Council of the Absolute is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, choose a noncreature, nonland card name. Your opponents can't cast spells with the chosen name. Spells with the chosen name you cast cost {2} less to cast."

How much mana does Council of the Absolute cost to cast? Basics

Council of the Absolute has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Council of the Absolute's mana cost of {2}{W}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Council of the Absolute has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Council of the Absolute's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, choose a noncreature, nonland card name. Your opponents can't cast spells with the chosen name. Spells with the chosen name you cast cost {2} less to cast."

What is the current price of Council of the Absolute? Pricing

The current market price for Council of the Absolute is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.94 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Council of the Absolute? Pricing

You can purchase Council of the Absolute from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Council of the Absolute normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.94

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Council of the Absolute in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Modern? Legality

Council of the Absolute is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Council of the Absolute is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Pioneer? Legality

Council of the Absolute is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Legacy? Legality

Council of the Absolute is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Vintage? Legality

Council of the Absolute is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Council of the Absolute legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Council of the Absolute in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Council of the Absolute from? Details

This printing of Council of the Absolute is from DGM (DGM), with collector number 62.

Council of the Absolute may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Council of the Absolute's rarity? Details

Council of the Absolute is a mythic card in DGM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Council of the Absolute? Details

Council of the Absolute was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Council of the Absolute's power and toughness? Details

Council of the Absolute is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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