Sudden Substitution
C19Commander 2019/#11/2019Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$7.49
Cardmarket€4.00
ManaPool$6.14
TCGplayer$7.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$6.05 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $7.49High $8.99Low $6.99▼ 11.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$7.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.2%30d▼ 0.3%90d▲ 23.9%
90d high
$8.30
90d low
$5.66
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$7.16
Commander 2019
- Down 0.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $8.30.
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Gameplay and rules
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.)
Exchange control of target noncreature spell and target creature. Then the spell's controller may choose new targets for it.
Keywords
Split second
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (13)
wotc19 Mar 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.
wotc19 Mar 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.
wotc19 Mar 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.
wotc19 Mar 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.
wotc19 Mar 2021
Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
wotc19 Mar 2021
Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
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About this card
Sudden Substitution
Sudden Substitution is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $7.16 (down 0.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sudden Substitution FAQ
How much is Sudden Substitution worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sudden Substitution is $7.16. It is down 0.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.66 to $8.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Sudden Substitution?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2019 at $7.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sudden Substitution first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from C19 #11, released 2019-08-23.
Is Sudden Substitution legal in Commander?
Yes, Sudden Substitution is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sudden Substitution legal in Modern?
Sudden Substitution is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sudden Substitution legal in Standard?
Sudden Substitution is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sudden Substitution do?
Sudden Substitution is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.) Exchange control of target noncreature spell and target creature. Then the spell's controller may choose new targets for it.".