Sudden Death
| Name | Sudden Death |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | 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. |
| Flavor | Some mages tapped into the time rifts, forcing upon others alternate timelines in which unimaginable horrors befall them. |
| Artist | Dave Allsop |
| Set | Time Spiral Remastered #143 |
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About Sudden Death
Sudden Death, Instant, designed by Dave Allsop first released in Oct, 2006 in the set Time Spiral and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.
This card, Sudden Death, would be beneficial in a control deck that focuses on disrupting the opponent's strategy by removing key creatures. While it has the advantage of split second, preventing opponents from responding with instant-speed spells or abilities, there are potentially better options like Fatal Push or Dismember that offer more flexibility or efficiency in dealing with threats. However, Sudden Death could still see play in specific metagames where -4/-4 is a significant enough reduction to handle prevalent threats.
Rules
03/19/21
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.
03/19/21
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.
03/19/21
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.
06/07/13
Casting a spell with split second won’t affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
06/07/13
Players still get priority while a card with split second is on the stack.
06/07/13
Split second doesn’t prevent 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sudden Death
What type of card is Sudden Death?
Sudden Death is a Instant card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Sudden Death do?
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.
What set is Sudden Death from?
Sudden Death was first released in the set Time Spiral, illustrated by Dave Allsop.
Is Sudden Death legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Sudden Death can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Sudden Death?
Cards similar to Sudden Death include Sudden Spoiling, Sulfur Elemental, Sudden Substitution. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.

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