Name
V.A.T.S.

Mana Cost

Type
Instant

Set
Fallout

Rarity
Rare

Text

Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Choose any number of target creatures with equal toughness. Destroy the chosen creatures.


Flavor Text

The Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System redefines combat. Get your V.A.T.S. today!


Number
#578

Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Vintage

Availability
Magic Online | Paper

Rulings

(08/03/2024)
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.


(08/03/2024)
Casting a spell with split second won’t affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.


(08/03/2024)
If you choose just one target for V.A.T.S., that creature will be destroyed when V.A.T.S. resolves as long as it’s still a legal target, regardless of whether or not its toughness has changed since V.A.T.S. was cast.


(08/03/2024)
In the rare case where the legal targets no longer all have equal toughness (probably because of a triggered ability or special action) when V.A.T.S. tries to resolve, it won’t resolve. None of the chosen creatures will be destroyed.


(08/03/2024)
Split second doesn’t stop triggered abilities from triggering. If one does, its controller puts it on the stack and chooses targets for it, if any. Those abilities will resolve as normal.


(08/03/2024)
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.


(08/03/2024)
Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.


(08/03/2024)
Players still get priority while a spell with split second is on the stack; their options are just limited to mana abilities and certain special actions.


Artist
Diego Gisbert

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