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Intent: This illustration uses an existing visual gag that shows the moments before and after a spell was cast. We'd like you to use this visual gag for a spell that destroys a creature.

Finishes
Nonfoil · Foil
Border
black
Frame
2015
Pull rate
~1 in 35–3590
Illustrator
Ryan Yee
Found in
Modern Horizons 2 Collector Booster Pack · Modern Horizons 2 Collector Booster Hanger Pack · 3 more
Printings4EDHREC rank#9,659
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
Future StandardNot legal
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.
Split second
Plays as:
Sacrifice Removal
Market · per finishspark updated 1h ago · prices as of 2026-08-30
Nonfoil-12.0%
$0.22
$0.02 low$0.01 gapTCGplayer
Foil0.0%
$0.30
$0.10 low$0.02 gapTCGplayer
Cheapest playable copy$0.22· across 4 printings· you're viewing it

Rulings

6 · latest Jun 18, 2021
  • WotCJun 18, 2021

    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.

  • WotCJun 18, 2021

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

  • WotCJun 18, 2021

    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.

  • WotCJun 18, 2021

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

  • WotCJun 18, 2021

    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.

  • WotCJun 18, 2021

    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