Sudden Substitution
Sudden Substitution Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sudden Substitution is $5.22 (C19 #11). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.22, down 4.4% over 7 days, down 3.0% over 30 days, up 50.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.03 (2026).
Sudden Substitution Printings & Prices
Sudden Substitution has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Sudden Substitution: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.30 cash for C19 #11; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 49% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C19 #11 | Nonfoil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
| CoolStuffInc | C19 #11 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
Sudden Substitution Rules Text & Legality
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.
Sudden Substitution is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Sudden Substitution Rulings
- Mar 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.
- Mar 19, 2021 Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
- Mar 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.
- Mar 19, 2021 Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
- Mar 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sudden Substitution has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C19 #11 | 2019-08-23 | Rare | Standard |
C19 #11 Sudden Substitution in Commander
Sudden Substitution is the #7,113 most-played card on EDHREC, up 85 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Substitution FAQ
How much is Sudden Substitution worth?
Sudden Substitution is worth about $5.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026.
Is Sudden Substitution legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Substitution is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sudden Substitution been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Substitution has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Substitution expensive?
Sudden Substitution holds a $5.22 price because supply is limited to a single printing.