The Abyss

World Enchantment, 3B (4)
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, destroy target nonartifact creature that player controls of his or her choice. It can't be regenerated.¹
"An immense river of oblivion is sweeping us away into a nameless abyss." -Ernest Renan, Souvenirs d'Enfance et de Jeunesse
Illus. Pete Venters

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• This is a targeted ability. The Abyss targets one creature each upkeep. It cannot target creatures which are untargetable, such as those with Protection from Black. [Aahz 1994/07/13]
• If the target becomes invalid after being chosen but before resolution, you do not have to choose another target. [Duelist Magazine #16, Page 25]
• The controller of The Abyss controls the ability, but the current player chooses what gets destroyed. [Barclay 2000/12/31]
• Extended tournaments (see Rule 803) have always banned this card.
• Note - Also see Enchant World, Rule G23.5.
• Note - This card was of type "Enchant World" until Oracle 2005/08/01.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (1/2)	Legends (Rare)