Abrupt Decay (MM3 #146)

Abrupt Decay is a rare printing from Modern Masters 2017 (MM3 #146), a Instant. Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.
Card 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.
Details
| Mana cost | {B}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Modern Masters 2017 (MM3) |
| Collector number | 146 |
| Artist | Svetlin Velinov |
| Released | 2017-03-17 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-18, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $2.56, foil $7.75 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- 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 — 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 — If a permanent has {X} 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.
