Abeyance
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.
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
4- 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.
- 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.
Versions
4| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC98World Championship Decks 1998 | MX-6438 | 1998 | Rare | Thomas Gianni |
| WC97World Championship Decks 1997 | MX-83026 | 1997 | Rare | Thomas Gianni |
| WTHWeatherlight | MX-83566 | 1997 | Rare | Thomas Gianni |
| OLEPOversized League Prizes | MX-50049 | 1997 | Rare | Thomas Gianni |