Abrupt Decay

Secret Lair Drop (SLD) #2468 · Rare · Instant

Mana cost: {B}{G}

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

Illustrated by Nathaniel Himawan · Released April 27, 2026

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $1.02 USD (8.3%) to $11.34 USD; low $11.34 USD, high $12.40 USD.

2021-03-19 · wotc — 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.
2021-03-19 · wotc — 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.
2021-03-19 · wotc — If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
2024-04-12 · wotc — 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.