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Selected printing · USD
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checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Abeyance
{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. Draw a card.
Rulings (4)
Oct 4, 2004 · Abeyance 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.
Oct 4, 2004 · Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
Oct 4, 2004 · Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.
Aug 1, 2008 · This 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.
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernNot legal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · Premodern
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=125 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selesnya Enchantress | Premodern | 89.8% | 1–3× | 88 |
| Replenish | Premodern | 86.5% | 1–3× | 37 |
Price
Abeyance — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$3.87
Jun 13, 2026 · $3.87Jun 14, 2026 · $3.87