The Abyss
Legends 120 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 120
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $686.35
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, destroy target nonartifact creature that player controls of their choice. It can't be regenerated.
"An immense river of oblivion is sweeping us away into a nameless abyss." —Ernest Renan, Souvenirs d'Enfance et de Jeunesse
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 The Abyss on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Abyss was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As one of the first sets to significantly expand the game's lore and mechanics beyond the original base set, Legends introduced the concept of legendary creatures and complex permanent enchantments. This card was designed as a rare, high-impact enchantment intended to create a punishing board state for creature-heavy decks, forcing players to sacrifice non-artifact creatures during their upkeep.
The artwork was provided by Pete Venters, a prominent illustrator in the early years of the game. Venters utilized a dark, atmospheric style that aligned with the grim themes of early Magic sets, emphasizing the sense of dread and decay associated with the card's effect. Upon its release, The Abyss was recognized for its strategic power, becoming a staple in various control archetypes and remaining a notable piece of Magic history due to its unique, board-altering rules interaction.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About The Abyss
The Abyss is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Legends 120 • 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 The Abyss on collecto.rs?
The Abyss 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 The Abyss?
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 The Abyss catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for The Abyss 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
