Split Second

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Split second makes a spell nearly impossible to respond to. As long as a spell with split second is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.

How it works

• While the split second spell sits on the stack, no one can add anything new to the stack except mana abilities.
• This lets the split second spell resolve without interference.

Rules notes

• Triggered abilities still trigger and go on the stack normally; split second only stops players from casting spells or activating non-mana abilities.
• Special actions and mana abilities are still allowed.

Rule reference

[702.61]