Core Synergy
Dark Depths
Land-copy toolbox
This creates a Marit Lage line, not an infinite combo.
- Role
- One Shot Finisher Interaction
- Set
- M3C
Commander IntelligenceMarket trends
Absorbing Man
Coverage4 out of 5Based on strategy, synergy, version, and market-intelligence coverage.Support cards26 cards
Absorbing Man copies an artifact, non-Aura enchantment, or land at the beginning of your first main phase, then uses that text box until your next turn.
- Color identity
- G / U
- Deck role
- Permanent-copy adaptation
- Game plan
- Develop mana and useful copy targets.
Market Summary
Absorbing Man market checks
Price and supply agreeMarket status26Cards monitored8Active signals5Supply pressure3Higher confidenceSep 29, 2026Last market update
Price and supply agree: Spark Double is the first card to verify because Spark Double: demand may be rising in the latest market signal row.
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Market Watch
Spark Double
Clone review card
Spark Double: demand may be rising in the latest market signal row.
- NeoPrice
- $14.60
- Inventory
- 19 copies
Recent Intelligence
Spark Double Lets Nissa Hit Two Creatures Per First Land
Spark Double
Copy Nissa with Spark Double and one land triggers both Nissas.
- Updated
- Sep 29, 2026
Commander Overview
How This Commander Plays
Absorbing Man turns the best artifact, non-Aura enchantment, or land on the battlefield into a temporary Simic resource. Each first main phase he can become mana, protection, control, card advantage, combat pressure, or combo infrastructure while remaining a vigilant legendary 4/4 Human Villain.
Core Game Plan
- Develop mana and useful copy targets.
- Resolve and protect Absorbing Man before the relevant first main phase.
- Select a land, artifact, or non-Aura enchantment according to the board.
- Use copied static, triggered, mana, or activated abilities through the turn cycle.
- Use Liquimetal effects in upkeep when a nonqualifying permanent is the desired target.
- Multiply the engine through clones, legend-rule support, untap effects, or mana targets.
- Finish through Marit Lage, copied-resource advantage, combat, a verified mana outlet, or an approved combo.
Key Mechanics
Permanent-copy adaptationFirst-main-phase target selectionLand-copy toolboxLiquimetal target conversionUntap enginesClone and legend-rule review
Build Paths
Copy Dark Depths, Lotus Field, artifact lands, or utility lands according to the board.
This path leans on land tutors, protection, and exact rules timing more than artifact density.Use artifacts, non-Aura enchantments, and opposing resources as rotating control and value tools.
The deck plays more like a flexible Simic answer engine than a single combo shell.Use clones and legend-rule support to multiply Absorbing Man objects or permanent-copy effects.
Claims about Spark Double, Sakashima, and Auton Soldier stay conservative until copy-layer verification is stored.Pair a Lotus Field copy with Freed from the Real or Pemmin's Aura after Absorbing Man can tap.
This remains a candidate combo until exact Commander Spellbook or independent verifier evidence is imported.Lotus Field plus Freed from the Real or Pemmin's Aura is a reviewed candidate for infinite blue mana, and Dark Depths is a reviewed finisher interaction. None are published as verified combo records without.
Commander Market Impact
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26cards monitored8active signals5supply checks
Demand may be risingRVRSpark DoubleWhy players care: Clone review cardMarket read: Price movement has support from current market evidence. Still check the exact printing, condition, and seller depth before comparing versions.NeoPrice$14.60Inventory19 copiesPrice confidenceModerate Confidence
Demand may be risingWHOThespian's StageWhy players care: Land-copy comparison pointMarket read: Price movement has support from current market evidence. Still check the exact printing, condition, and seller depth before comparing versions.NeoPrice$0.73InventoryNot trackedPrice confidenceModerate Confidence
Growing InventoryMH2Liquimetal TorqueWhy players care: Ramp plus target conversionMarket read: Liquimetal Torque: growing inventory over the 14d window (+500%).NeoPrice$3.98Inventory189 copiesPrice confidenceModerate Confidence
Low liquidityDRCTanglepool BridgeWhy players care: Indestructible artifact landMarket read: Pricing Confidence says this price needs extra listing, liquidity, and marketplace checks.NeoPrice$0.31InventoryNot trackedPrice confidenceLow ConfidenceCards To Watch
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