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

Flavor text

The Izzet quickly suspended their policy of lifetime guarantees.

Card details

Printing, type line, and catalog data

Identity & printing

Card ID: MB2-78--normal
Name: Abrupt Decay
Number: 78
Rarity: Rare

Type line & Magic stats

Types: Instant
Mana cost: {B}{G}
Mana value: 2

Set, artist & references

Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Language: English
Set name: Mystery Booster 2
Game name: Magic: The Gathering

Battle

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Abrupt Decay

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