Abeyance
Instant · Rare
Abeyance is currently worth about $4.49 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Thomas Gianni
Playability
#14483 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherlight | 1 | Rare | $28.65 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bh1sb | Rare | $5.27 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | jk1 | Rare | $4.49 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 78 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Weatherlight #1 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $28.65 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$28.65 – $28.65 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Abeyance worth?
Abeyance is currently worth about $4.49 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $4.49 to $28.65 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Abeyance printed in?
Abeyance has been printed in 4 sets, including World Championship Decks 1997, Weatherlight, Oversized League Prizes, World Championship Decks 1998.
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Is Abeyance legal in Commander?
Yes — Abeyance is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Abeyance legal in Modern?
Abeyance is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Abeyance on the Reserved List?
Yes — Abeyance is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: World Championship Decks 1997 · Weatherlight · Oversized League Prizes · World Championship Decks 1998
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