At this point most players will start wondering, "What do they have to stop what I'm planning?" Abeyance takes away all that worry, while greatly increasing the chance of victory during an attack (or defense) by preventing the opponent from playing "instants, interrupts, sorceries, or abilities requiring an activation cost"
Perfect for focused displays, pairings, or small team sets
If a game has been long, and the wrath resets things and doesnt allow a win, then its probably best to just shuffle up for game two
Somehow I eventually ended up with most of the base set, though
However, sealed product from this era has been notoriously hard to find at retail, pushing the prices of major chase cards even higher
Its design is inspired by martial artists, and its long, whip-like arms are reminiscent of traditional martial arts weapons