Sudden Shock (PTSP #179★) MTG

Sudden Shock is a rare printing from Time Spiral Promos (PTSP #179★), a Instant. Illustrated by Vance Kovacs.

Card text

Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)

Sudden Shock deals 2 damage to any target.

Arc mages aren't known for their patience.

As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $4.90 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

March 19, 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.
March 19, 2021 — Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
March 19, 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.
March 19, 2021 — Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
March 19, 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.
March 19, 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.

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