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Sudden Death
INSTANT Uncommon
Time Spiral Remastered EDHREC #18,656
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Sudden Death Price Summary
Sudden Death's current headline price is $0.13.
Sudden Death Printings & Prices
2 printings
Sudden Death has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Sudden Death: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #134 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #143 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #143 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #134 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #143 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #134 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sudden Death Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"Some mages tapped into the time rifts, forcing upon others alternate timelines in which unimaginable horrors befall them."
Sudden Death is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Sudden Death Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Sudden Death has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #143 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSR #143 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #134 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #134 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
TSP #134 Sudden Death in Commander
Sudden Death is the #18,656 most-played card on EDHREC, down 336 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Death FAQ
How much is Sudden Death worth?
Sudden Death is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sudden Death legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Death is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sudden Death been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Death has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Death cheap?
Sudden Death trades at about $0.13 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,656 on EDHREC).