Sudden Death
Time Spiral Remastered 143 • uncommon
- Set
- Time Spiral Remastered
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Allsop
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
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.
Some mages tapped into the time rifts, forcing upon others alternate timelines in which unimaginable horrors befall them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sudden Death was originally released in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. Designed as a versatile removal spell, the card was notable for its split second mechanic, which prevents players from casting spells or activating abilities in response to it, effectively ensuring the resolution of the effect. This mechanic served as a focal point for the set's theme of revisiting and twisting historical game mechanics from the early years of the game.
For the Time Spiral Remastered release in 2021, the card was reprinted with updated borders and the set's distinct holographic stamp. The original illustration by Greg Staples captures the swift and fatal nature of the card, utilizing dramatic lighting and a sense of motion to emphasize the unstoppable quality of the spell. The reprint was well-received by players who appreciated the consolidation of cards from the original block into a cohesive, draftable experience.
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