Grand Abolisher
Magic 2012 19 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $17.53
What it does
During your turn, your opponents can't cast spells or activate abilities of artifacts, creatures, or enchantments.
"Your superstitions and mumblings are useless chaff before my righteousness."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grand Abolisher was introduced as part of the Magic 2012 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2011. Designed to address the increasing speed and complexity of turn-based interactions in the game, the card functions as a powerful tactical tool that restricts opponents from casting spells or activating abilities during the controller's turn. It serves as a classic example of white's mechanical identity, emphasizing disruption and the preservation of one's own game state.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Jason Chan, who depicted the Abolisher as a resolute, armored figure emanating a sense of divine or authoritative stillness. Chan’s design aimed to visually capture the essence of the creature's ability to impose silence on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency in Modern and Commander formats, where it remains a staple for stopping counter-magic and surprise interactions.
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