Abrupt Decay
| Name | Abrupt Decay |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | This spell can't be countered. Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less. |
| Flavor | "I think I finally see how I can balance growth and destruction." —Segante, Strixhaven first-year |
| Artist | Nathaniel Himawan |
| Set | Secret Lair Drop #2468 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Abrupt Decay
Abrupt Decay, Instant, designed by Seb McKinnon first released in Jun, 2002 in the set Magic Online Promos and was printed exactly in 10 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 2.29.
Abrupt Decay is a versatile removal spell that can fit well in a variety of decks, particularly those looking to handle small threats efficiently and reliably. Decks that focus on disrupting the opponent's board state or controlling the battlefield, such as midrange or control decks, would benefit from including Abrupt Decay. While there may be situational cards that could be considered better in certain scenarios, Abrupt Decay's flexibility and uncounterability make it a strong choice for many decks, and it should definitely see play in the right metagame.
Rules
03/19/21
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.
03/19/21
If a permanent has in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
03/14/17
The converted mana cost of a creature token is 0, unless that token is a copy of another creature, in which case it copies that creature’s mana cost.
Where to buy
 | TCG Player |  32 uni.
| C$ 2.29 | Visit store |
 | Card Kingdom |  78 uni.
| C$ 3.25 | Visit store |
 | Ebay.com | Visit store | ||
 | Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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What type of card is Abrupt Decay?
Abrupt Decay is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Abrupt Decay do?
This spell can't be countered. Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
How much does Abrupt Decay cost?
Abrupt Decay currently starts at C$ 2.29. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Abrupt Decay from?
Abrupt Decay was first released in the set Magic Online Promos, illustrated by Seb McKinnon.
Is Abrupt Decay legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Abrupt Decay can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Abrupt Decay?
Cards similar to Abrupt Decay include Void Rend. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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