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Abeyance

Abeyance

{1}{W}
Instant

Until end of turn, target player can't cast instant or sorcery spells, and that player can't activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.

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"I'm too modest a wizard to reveal the full extent of my abilities." —Ertai, wizard adept

Illustrated by Thomas Gianni

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Not Legalhistoric
Not Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Not Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Not Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#1
RarityRare
ReleasedJun 9, 1997
EDHREC rank#13,890
Reserved listYes

Prices

USD$27.90
EUR€31.20
MTGO22.19 tix
Rulings (4)
  • Abeyance does not affect abilities which are not activated, such as static abilities and triggered abilities. It also doesn't stop the declaration of attackers or blockers.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • This can't be used as a counterspell. It will have no effect on spells which were on the stack when it was cast, nor on those cast in response to it.

    Aug 1, 2008 · Wizards of the Coast

Printings (4)

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