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Magic: The Gathering

Abrupt Decay

GRN Guild Kit 57 • rare

Set
GRN Guild Kit
Collector number
57
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
black mana green mana
Type
Instant
Colors
Black · Green
Artist
Svetlin Velinov
Market price
$2.03
$2.03est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
8other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

This spell can't be countered.

Destroy target nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less.

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Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Abrupt Decay was originally printed in the 2012 expansion Return to Ravnica, where it quickly became a staple in eternal formats like Modern and Legacy due to its ability to destroy low-cost permanents without the risk of being countered. The card is a fundamental piece of Golgari-aligned removal, representing the guild's signature philosophy of blending growth with decay.

This specific version originates from the 2018 GRN Guilds of Ravnica Guild Kit. These kits were designed as commemorative, thematic products meant to showcase the history and aesthetic of each of the ten Ravnican guilds. The art for this particular release maintains the functional, gritty aesthetic established by Svetlin Velinov in the original printing, serving as a cohesive update for players seeking to represent the Golgari Swarm in themed casual play.

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