The Abyss is a rare World Enchantment from the 1994 Legends expansion, card number 120, known for its impactful gameplay and iconic design.
The Abyss
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion, The Abyss is a highly sought-after World Enchantment from Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 120 in the set, this Rare card was illustrated by Pete Venters and features a mana cost of {3}{B}. As a World Enchantment, it occupies a unique space in the game's history, representing one of the few cards of its type from this early era. The card's effect allows players to destroy a target nonartifact creature at the beginning of each player's upkeep, creating a powerful board-control dynamic that defined many strategies of the time. The combination of its strategic depth and the distinctive art by Pete Venters makes The Abyss a standout piece for enthusiasts of vintage Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. Completing a Legends set often involves tracking down this card, making it a key component for serious collectors. The product maintains its identity through its original set code LEG and its enduring presence in the TCG community, serving as a reminder of the game's innovative early design philosophy.
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Card Details
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The Abyss
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
World Enchantment
B
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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*
