Abrupt Decay

set	min	mtgo
-	1.36	0.12 tix

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Name	Abrupt Decay
Type	Instant
Description	This spell can't be countered. Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
Flavor	The Izzet quickly suspended their policy of lifetime guarantees.
Artist	Svetlin Velinov
Set	Mystery Booster 2 #78
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 9 different ways. It see play in 2 formats: Commander and Brawl. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 1.36.

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.