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Abrupt Decay, art by Svetlin Velinov
Art by Svetlin Velinov · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
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checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Abrupt Decay

{B}{G} · Instant

This spell can't be countered. Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.

Rulings (4)

Mar 19, 2021 · 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.

Mar 19, 2021 · 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.

Mar 19, 2021 · If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

Apr 12, 2024 · 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.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=19 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
4-Color CreativityModern100%5
Sisay, Weatherlight CaptaincEDH100%4
Abzan ZenithLegacy100%1–2×3
Lurrus DRSVintage100%3
Abzan Cradle ControlLegacy100%1
Black Saga StormLegacy100%1
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit / Sam, Loyal AttendantcEDH100%1
Glarb, Calamity's AugurcEDH100%1
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Abrupt Decay — price trend

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com

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