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Word of Seizing Commander Legends MTG card
CMR #420 · Art by Vance Kovacs
CMR set symbol, RareCommander Legends#420Rare

Word of Seizing

InstantSplit second
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30 days
−8.7%
EDHREC rank
#13,295 Down 153 in 30 days
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Word of Seizing Price Summary

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Word of Seizing Printings & Prices

Word of Seizing has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

CMR set symbol, RareCMR #420
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CM2 set symbol, RareCM2 #131
C15 set symbol, RareC15 #172
C14 set symbol, RareC14 #185
TSP set symbol, RareTSP #188

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Word of Seizing Rules Text & Legality

Word of Seizing

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

Untap target permanent and gain control of it until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn.

"Obey!"

Word of Seizing is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Word of Seizing 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

Word of Seizing has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Oct 6, 2006TSP set symbol, RareTime SpiralTSP #188
  • Oct 6, 2006TSP set symbol, RareTime Spiral · foilTSP #188
  • Nov 7, 2014C14 set symbol, RareCommander 2014C14 #185
  • Nov 13, 2015C15 set symbol, RareCommander 2015C15 #172
  • Jun 8, 2018CM2 set symbol, RareCommander Anthology Volume IICM2 #131
  • Nov 20, 2020CMR set symbol, RareCommander LegendsCMR #420

Word of Seizing in Commander

Word of Seizing is the #13,295 most-played card on EDHREC, down 153 places over the last 30 days.

#13,295 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 153 in 30 days

Word of Seizing FAQ

How much is Word of Seizing worth?

Word of Seizing is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Word of Seizing legal in Commander?

Yes. Word of Seizing is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Word of Seizing been reprinted?

Yes. Word of Seizing has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Word of Seizing cheap?

Word of Seizing trades at about $0.21; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,295 on EDHREC).