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Abeyance
WC98 · World Championship Decks 1998 #bh1sb · Rare · released 1998-08-12
{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
Abeyance is a rare white instant from World Championship Decks 1998 (1998). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1997 to 1999. Recent market prices range from $4.62 to $28.27 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$8.35
Format legality
Where you can play Abeyance in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $4.62 to $28.27 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 1997 at $4.62.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherlight | 1 | Rare | $28.27 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | jk1 | Rare | $4.62 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 This page | bh1sb | Rare | $8.35 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 78 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2008-08-01This 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.
- 2004-10-04Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.
- 2004-10-04Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
- 2004-10-04Abeyance 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abeyance legal in Commander?
Yes — Abeyance is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Abeyance legal in?
Abeyance is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Abeyance been printed?
Abeyance has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1997 to 1999.
What is the cheapest printing of Abeyance?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 1997 (#jk1) at about $4.62.
Who illustrated Abeyance?
This printing of Abeyance was illustrated by Thomas Gianni.