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Abrupt Decay Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #78 · Art by Svetlin Velinov
MB2 set symbol, RareMystery Booster 2#78Rare

Abrupt Decay

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TCGplayer market · MB2 #78 nonfoil
$0.89 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−16.8%
EDHREC rank
#761 Down 15 in 30 days

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Abrupt Decay Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.89, flat over 7 days, down 16.8% over 30 days, down 4.3% over 90 days.

Abrupt Decay Price History

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Abrupt Decay in Sealed Products

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Abrupt Decay Printings & Prices

Abrupt Decay has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and showcase treatments.

MB2 set symbol, RareMB2 #78
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GK1 set symbol, RareGK1 #57
RTR set symbol, RareRTR #141
OTP set symbol, RareOTP #34
BorderlessShowcase
MM3 set symbol, RareMM3 #146
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #GK1-57
TSR set symbol, SpecialTSR #370
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2468
Borderless
WMC set symbol, RareWMC #2016

Sell Abrupt Decay: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomTSR #370Foil
CoolStuffIncTSR #370Foil
Card KingdomWMC #2016Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2468Foil
Card KingdomRTR #141Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2468Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2468Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncRTR #141Foil

Abrupt Decay Rules Text & Legality

Abrupt Decay

This spell can't be countered.

Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.

"I think I finally see how I can balance growth and destruction." —Segante, Strixhaven first-year

Abrupt Decay is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Abrupt Decay Rulings

  • Apr 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.

  • Mar 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.

  • Mar 19, 2021

    If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

  • Mar 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Abrupt Decay has been reprinted 14 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 77% in 30 days.

  • Mar 17, 2017MM3 set symbol, RareModern Masters 2017 · foilMM3 #146
  • Nov 2, 2018GK1 set symbol, RareGRN Guild KitGK1 #57
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #370
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #370
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2468
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2468
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #GK1-57
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, RareBreaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #34
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, RareBreaking News · ShowcaseOTP #34
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, RareMystery Booster 2MB2 #78

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.

Abrupt Decay in Commander

Abrupt Decay is the #761 most-played card on EDHREC, down 15 places over the last 30 days.

#761 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 15 in 30 days

Abrupt Decay FAQ

How much is Abrupt Decay worth?

Abrupt Decay is worth about $0.89 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Abrupt Decay legal in Commander?

Yes. Abrupt Decay is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Abrupt Decay been reprinted?

Yes. Abrupt Decay has been reprinted 14 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Abrupt Decay cheap?

Abrupt Decay trades at about $0.89; 14 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Abrupt Decay?

Cards that fill a similar role include Assassin's Trophy, Maelstrom Pulse, Putrefy.

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