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Sudden Edict
INSTANT Uncommon
Modern Horizons 2 EDHREC #9,749
$0.25
+4.2%
7 days
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Sudden Edict price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Sudden Edict Price Summary
Sudden Edict's current headline price is $0.25.
Sudden Edict Printings & Prices
3 printings
Sudden Edict has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and showcase treatments.
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Sell Sudden Edict: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLP #39 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLP #39 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #346 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #100 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #346 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #346 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sudden Edict 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 player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Sudden Edict 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 Edict Rulings
5 most recent
- Jun 18, 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.
- Jun 18, 2021 Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
- Jun 18, 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.
- Jun 18, 2021 Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
- Jun 18, 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
6 printings
Sudden Edict has been reprinted 6 times. The Secret Lair Promo reprint cut the price 12% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLP #39 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Full Art | — | — | — | — |
| SLP #39 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Full Art | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #346 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #346 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #100 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #100 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SLP #39 Sudden Edict in Commander
Sudden Edict is the #9,749 most-played card on EDHREC, down 214 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Edict FAQ
How much is Sudden Edict worth?
Sudden Edict is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sudden Edict legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Edict is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sudden Edict been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Edict has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Edict cheap?
Sudden Edict trades at about $0.25 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,749 on EDHREC).