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Abrupt Decay

Abrupt Decay

{B}{G}
Instant

This spell can't be countered.

Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.

The Izzet quickly suspended their policy of lifetime guarantees.

Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov

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

This printing

Number#57
RarityRare
ReleasedNov 2, 2018
EDHREC rank#756

Prices

USD$2.06
EUR€2.28
Rulings (4)
  • The mana value of a token that isn't a copy of another object is 0. A token that is a copy of another object has the same mana cost as that object.

    Mar 19, 2021 · Wizards of the Coast
  • A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Abrupt Decay. When that spell or ability resolves, Abrupt Decay won't be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen.

    Mar 19, 2021 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

    Mar 19, 2021 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If you target a creature with ward, you may still pay the ward cost, but Abrupt Decay won't be countered even if you don't.

    Apr 12, 2024 · Wizards of the Coast

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