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Abeyance

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Abeyance

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.

Card Information

Color: W
Identifies: W
Cost:
CMC: 2
Types: Instant
Rarity: rare
Languages:
Layout: normal
Rank:
#14,347
Saltiness:
1.33 / 4.0

Official Rulings

2004-10-04
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.
2004-10-04
Abeyance never prevents mana abilities from being activated.
2004-10-04
Abeyance prohibits activated abilities of cards which are not on the battlefield.
2008-08-01
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.