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V.A.T.S.

{2}{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.) Choose any number of target creatures with equal toughness. Destroy the chosen creatures.
CommanderLegalModernNot legalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
Future StandardNot legal

EDHREC #4,631Played in 1% of cEDH decks with black

Printings
4
Price range
$1.14to$30.17

Versions

4 printings · from $1.14

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Rulings

8 · latest Mar 8, 2024
  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    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.

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

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

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    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.

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    If you choose just one target for V.A.T.S., that creature will be destroyed when V.A.T.S. resolves as long as it’s still a legal target, regardless of whether or not its toughness has changed since V.A.T.S. was cast.

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    In the rare case where the legal targets no longer all have equal toughness (probably because of a triggered ability or special action) when V.A.T.S. tries to resolve, it won’t resolve. None of the chosen creatures will be destroyed.

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

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

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    Players still get priority while a spell with split second is on the stack; their options are just limited to mana abilities and certain special actions.

  • WotCMar 8, 2024

    Split second doesn’t stop triggered abilities from triggering. If one does, its controller puts it on the stack and chooses targets for it, if any. Those abilities will resolve as normal.