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Abyssal Specter
5ED · Fifth Edition #139 · Uncommon · released 1997-03-24
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Specter
Flying
Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card.
"Mystic shadow, bending near me, / Who art thou? / Whence come ye?"
—Stephen Crane, "Mystic shadow, bending near me"
Abyssal Specter is an uncommon black creature from Fifth Edition (1997). It has been printed 14 times across 12 sets, from 1995 to 2017. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $17.88 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.29
Format legality
Where you can play Abyssal Specter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $0.11 to $17.88 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Eighth Edition at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 113 | Uncommon | $0.40 | — |
| Fifth Edition This page | 139 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 110 | Uncommon | $0.21 | — |
| Battle Royale Box Set | 1 | Uncommon | $0.50 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 116★ | Uncommon | — | $17.88 |
| Seventh Edition | 116 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Deckmasters | 1 | Uncommon | $0.47 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 117★ | Uncommon | — | $0.79 |
| Eighth Edition | 117 | Uncommon | $0.11 | — |
| Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic | 40 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 18 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 60 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic | 40 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 59 | Uncommon | $0.22 | $0.26 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abyssal Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Abyssal Specter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Abyssal Specter legal in?
Abyssal Specter is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Abyssal Specter been printed?
Abyssal Specter has been printed 14 times across 12 sets, from 1995 to 2017.
What is the cheapest printing of Abyssal Specter?
The cheapest printing is Eighth Edition (#117) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Abyssal Specter?
This printing of Abyssal Specter was illustrated by George Pratt.