Sudden Death
Instant · Uncommon
Sudden Death is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Split second
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2006
- Artist
- Dave Allsop
Playability
#18247 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Spiral | 134 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $2.91 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 143 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.42 |
Price intelligence
Time Spiral #134 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.91 | $0.17 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.17 – $2.91 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sudden Death worth?
Sudden Death is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.14 to $2.91 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sudden Death printed in?
Sudden Death has been printed in 2 sets, including Time Spiral, Time Spiral Remastered.
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Is Sudden Death legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Death is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sudden Death legal in Modern?
Yes — Sudden Death is legal in Modern.
Is Sudden Death on the Reserved List?
No — Sudden Death is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Time Spiral · Time Spiral Remastered
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