Silence (Magic 2011 #30)

Silence {W}

Instant

Your opponents can’t cast spells this turn.

“Take a quiet moment to reflect on your sins.”
—Cleph, Order of Redeemed Souls

Illustrated by Wayne Reynolds

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Silence:
  • Silence won't affect spells that your opponents cast before you cast Silence, including any spells that are still on the stack. Silence also won't stop your opponents from casting spells after you cast Silence but before Silence resolves. (2021-03-19)
  • The only thing Silence stops is casting spells. Your opponents can still activate abilities, including abilities of cards in their hands (like cycling). Their triggered abilities work as normal, they can still play lands, and so on. (2021-03-19)
  • A player who can't cast a spell can't suspend a card. (2021-03-19)