Abrupt Decay
{B}{G}Instant
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This spell can't be countered.
Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
What it does
Tagged as Removal · Protection — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Official rulings
- 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)
- 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)
- If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0. (2021-03-19)
- 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)
Printings & prices
Every set Abrupt Decay has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.
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