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Abrupt Decay

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9 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Abrupt Decay, Secret Lair Drop printing
Secret Lair Drop SLD · No. 2468 2026-04-27

Card text

{B}{G}
Instant
This spell can't be countered. Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
"I think I finally see how I can balance growth and destruction." —Segante, Strixhaven first-year
EDHREC rank #758 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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The 9 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

4 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2021-03-19 · 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.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

2021-03-19 · 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.

2024-04-12 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Abrupt Decay, Modern Masters 2017 printing
Modern Masters 2017
MM3 · #146
Rare
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Boutique MagiCarte · Condition MP
Abrupt Decay, World Magic Cup Qualifiers printing
World Magic Cup Qualifiers
WMC · #2016
Rare
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401 Games · Condition LP · Foil
Abrupt Decay, Return to Ravnica printing
Return to Ravnica
RTR · #141
Rare
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EA Collectibles · Condition MP