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Sudden Death

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2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Sudden Death, Time Spiral Remastered printing
Time Spiral Remastered TSR · No. 143 2021-03-19

Card text

{1}{B}{B}
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 creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Keywords: Split second
Some mages tapped into the time rifts, forcing upon others alternate timelines in which unimaginable horrors befall them.
EDHREC rank #18945 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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The 2 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

6 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

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.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

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.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

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.

2021-03-19 · Wizards of the Coast

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