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Word of Seizing — Time Spiral

Word of Seizing

TSP · Time Spiral #188 · Rare · released 2006-10-06

{3}{R}{R}
Instant
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 a rare red instant from Time Spiral (2006). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2006 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.23 to $17.41 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.

USD$0.34
USD Foil$15.71
IllustratorVance Kovacs
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Word of Seizing in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (5)

Prices range from $0.23 to $17.41 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander Legends at $0.23.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Time Spiral This page188Rare$0.33$17.41
Commander 2014185Rare$0.33—
Commander 2015172Rare$0.30—
Commander Anthology Volume II131Rare$0.33—
Commander Legends420Rare$0.23—

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).

  • 2021-03-19Players 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.
  • 2021-03-19Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
  • 2021-03-19Split second doesn't stop triggered abilities from triggering, such as that of Chalice of the Void. If one does, its controller puts it on the stack and chooses targets for it, if any. Those abilities will resolve as normal.
  • 2021-03-19Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
  • 2021-03-19If 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.
  • 2021-03-19After 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Word of Seizing legal in Commander?
Yes — Word of Seizing is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Word of Seizing legal in?
Word of Seizing is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Word of Seizing been printed?
Word of Seizing has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2006 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Word of Seizing?
The cheapest printing is Commander Legends (#420) at about $0.23.
Who illustrated Word of Seizing?
This printing of Word of Seizing was illustrated by Vance Kovacs.