Abrupt Decay
~$1.03 low · ~$71.16 high
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Multicolor. Instant
Mystery Booster 2 #78 · Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov
Mystery Booster 2 #78 · Illustrated by Svetlin VelinovWhat is Abrupt Decay worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
This spell can't be countered.
Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.
The Izzet quickly suspended their policy of lifetime guarantees.
Format legality
All 9 printings of Abrupt Decay
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Lair Drop sld #2468· 2026Borderlessrare· Cardmarket €13.72 · €14.95 foil | rare | $11.31 | $34.24 | €13.72€14.95 foil | |
 Mystery Booster 2 mb2 #78· 2024rare· Cardmarket €1.41 | rare | $1.03 | No foil printing | €1.41 | |
 Breaking News otp #34· 2024BorderlessShowcaserare· Cardmarket €1.63 · €3.13 foil | rare | $2.27 | $2.84 | €1.63€3.13 foil | |
 The List plst #GK1-57· 2021rare· Cardmarket €3.23 | rare | $2.58 | No foil printing | €3.23 | |
 Time Spiral Remastered tsr #370· 2021Retro Framespecial· Cardmarket €3.08 · €84.25 foil | special | $3.52 | $71.16 | €3.08€84.25 foil | |
 GRN Guild Kit gk1 #57· 2018rare· Cardmarket €2.33 | rare | $2.06 | No foil printing | €2.33 | |
 Modern Masters 2017 mm3 #146· 2017rare· Cardmarket €1.80 · €7.60 foil | rare | $2.56 | $7.80 | €1.80€7.60 foil | |
 World Magic Cup Qualifiers wmc #2016· 2016Promorare· Cardmarket €16.64 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $25.03 | €16.64 foil | |
 Return to Ravnica rtr #141· 2012rare· Cardmarket €1.66 · €5.56 foil | rare | $2.27 | $11.52 | €1.66€5.56 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Abrupt Decay
Graded copies on eBay
Searches for the Time Spiral Remastered #370 printing.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 9
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #751 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Nathaniel Himawan, Svetlin Velinov, Sean Murray, Seb McKinnon
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Mystery Booster 2 card (#78).
0078 · MB2 · R · EN
- 0078Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- MB2Set code for Mystery Booster 2
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (4)
March 19, 2021
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.
March 19, 2021
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.
March 19, 2021
If a permanent has
in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.April 12, 2024
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.
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