Sudden Edict
Modern Horizons 2 100 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- Market price
- $0.27
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 player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"In one future, I see glory. In the other . . . well, that's another story."— Whisper, blood liturgist
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sudden Edict was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed specifically to introduce new cards directly into the Modern format, bypassing the standard rotation of the core sets. The card functions as a modern iteration of the classic 'edict' effect, drawing inspiration from iconic cards like Diabolic Edict while incorporating the split-second mechanic to prevent interaction from opponents during its resolution.
The card features illustration by Campbell White, who utilized a moody, atmospheric aesthetic to convey the sudden and unavoidable nature of the spell. The design focus was to provide control decks with a powerful, uncounterable removal option capable of dealing with elusive threats. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency and its ability to bypass defensive counterspells, cementing its place as a staple utility card in various competitive formats.
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