Community
Abeyance
Instant
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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"I'm too modest a wizard to reveal the full extent of my abilities." —Ertai, wizard adept
Rulings (4)
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.
Aug 1, 2008
Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.
Oct 4, 2004
Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
Oct 4, 2004
Legality
Formats by platform
Commander
Competitive
Community & retro
Printings (4)
WTH#1$28.08
Weatherlight
OLEP#78—
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