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.
Prints (12)
| Set | # | Rarity | Finishes | USD | Foil USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oversized League Prizes (OLEP) | 78 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 (WC98) | bh1sb | rare | nonfoil | $3.55 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 (WC97) | jk1 | rare | nonfoil | $4.20 | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | $30.75 | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
| Weatherlight (WTH) | 1 | rare | nonfoil | — | — |
Rulings
- 2008-08-01 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.
- 2004-10-04 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.
- 2004-10-04 Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
- 2004-10-04 Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.