Split Decision
Split Decision Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Split Decision is $2.17 (CNS #25), and the most expensive is $6.66 (CNS #25, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.17, up 2.4% over 7 days, up 1.4% over 30 days, up 8.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.50 (2026).
Split Decision Printings & Prices
Split Decision has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Split Decision: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for CNS #25 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CNS #25 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #39 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $2.79 | 53% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #25 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Split Decision Rules Text & Legality
Will of the council — Choose target instant or sorcery spell. Starting with you, each player votes for denial or duplication. If denial gets more votes, counter the spell. If duplication gets more votes or the vote is tied, copy the spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Split Decision is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Split Decision Rulings
- May 29, 2014 Because the votes are cast in turn order, each player will know the votes of players who voted beforehand.
- May 29, 2014 Effects based on any additional costs that were paid for the original spell will be copied as though those same costs were paid for the copy. For example, if a player exiles three cards from their graveyard to cast Skeletal Scrying, and you copy it, the copy will also cause you to draw three cards and lose 3 life (but you won't exile any cards from your graveyard).
- May 29, 2014 If duplication gets more votes, Split Decision creates a copy of the spell. You control the copy. That copy is created on the stack, so it's not "cast." Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. The copy will resolve like a normal spell, after players get a chance to cast spells and activate abilities.
- May 29, 2014 If the spell being copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast (like Skeletal Scrying has), the copy will have the same value of X.
- May 29, 2014 If the spell being copied is modal (that is, it says "Choose one —" or the like), the copy will have the same mode. You can't choose a different one.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Split Decision has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN3 #39 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #25 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #25 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
GN3 #39 
CNS #25 Split Decision in Commander
Split Decision is the #7,171 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
Split Decision FAQ
How much is Split Decision worth?
Split Decision is worth about $2.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $2.17 to $6.66 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Split Decision legal in Commander?
Yes — Split Decision is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Split Decision been reprinted?
Yes — Split Decision has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Split Decision cheap?
Split Decision trades at about $2.17 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,171 on EDHREC).