Abeyance
Weatherlight 1 • rare
- Set
- Weatherlight
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Thomas Gianni
- Market price
- $27.57
What it does
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.
"I'm too modest a wizard to reveal the full extent of my abilities."— Ertai, wizard adept
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Abeyance on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Abeyance was released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion, the third and final set in the Mirage block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was emphasizing thematic integration between the game's mechanics and the ongoing narrative of the Weatherlight crew. The card, which prevents opponents from playing spells for a turn, was intended to be a high-impact white control piece that mirrored the theme of suppression or stillness within the game's lore.
The card features artwork by the noted fantasy illustrator Rebecca Guay, whose distinctive, ethereal, and painterly style became a hallmark of the era's aesthetic. Guay's approach often diverged from the more aggressive, grit-heavy art found elsewhere in the game, focusing instead on fluidity and atmosphere. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile utility tool, frequently appearing in competitive control decks of the time due to its ability to disrupt opponents' momentum while replacing itself in the player's hand.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Abeyance
Abeyance is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Weatherlight 1 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Abeyance on collecto.rs?
Abeyance doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Abeyance?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Abeyance catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Abeyance is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
