Abeyance
Abeyance Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Abeyance is $4.49 (WC97 #jk1), and the most expensive is $28.75 (WTH #1). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $28.75, up 0.3% over 7 days, down 1.3% over 30 days, down 5.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $32.55 (2026).
Abeyance Printings & Prices
Abeyance has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Abeyance: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $21.00 cash for WTH #1; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | WTH #1 | Nonfoil | $21.00 | $37.99 | 45% |
| starcitygames | WTH #1 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bh1sb | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $12.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #jk1 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
Abeyance Rules Text & Legality
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.
Draw a card.
Abeyance is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Abeyance Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
- Oct 4, 2004 Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Abeyance has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC98 #bh1sb | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard |
| OLEP #78 | 1998-04-10 | Rare | Standard |
| WC97 #jk1 | 1997-08-13 | Rare | Standard |
| WTH #1 | 1997-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
WC98 #bh1sb 
OLEP #78 
WC97 #jk1 
WTH #1 Abeyance in Commander
Abeyance is the #14,477 most-played card on EDHREC, down 52 places over the last 30 days.
Abeyance FAQ
How much is Abeyance worth?
Abeyance is worth about $28.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Abeyance legal in Commander?
Yes — Abeyance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Abeyance been reprinted?
Yes — Abeyance has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Abeyance expensive?
Abeyance holds a $28.75 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.