Sudden Edict
Instant
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"In one future, I see glory. In the other . . . well, that's another story." —Whisper, blood liturgist
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2 (MH2 #100)
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana value
- 2
- Released
- 2021-06-18
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- EDHREC rank
- #9,702
- Colour identity
- Finishes
- Nonfoil, Foil
- Served from
- Local database
Commander bracket
Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules
EDHREC
Combos
Not part of any combo on Commander Spellbook.
Format legality
Rulings
- 2021-06-18
After a spell with split second resolves (or otherwise leaves the stack), players may again cast spells and activate abilities before the next object on the stack resolves.
- 2021-06-18
Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
- 2021-06-18
If the resolution of a triggered ability involves casting a spell, that spell can't be cast if a spell with split second is on the stack.
- 2021-06-18
Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
- 2021-06-18
Players still get priority while a card with split second is on the stack; their options are just limited to mana abilities and certain special actions.
- 2021-06-18
Split second doesn't stop triggered abilities from triggering, such as that of Chalice of the Void. If one does, its controller puts it on the stack and chooses targets for it, if any. Those abilities will resolve as normal