The 2013 Magic: The Gathering Commander release featuring Sudden Spoiling, a rare black instant card known for its powerful control effects and split second mechanic.
Sudden Spoiling
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Sudden Spoiling is a distinct card from the 2013 Magic: The Gathering Commander expansion, identified as card number 94. This rare black instant is highly regarded in the trading card game community for its ability to dominate the stack and disrupt opponent strategies. The card’s design emphasizes its menacing nature, fitting perfectly within the Commander set's thematic focus on legendary commanders and high-impact gameplay. The card features a mana cost of {1}{B}{B} and possesses a mana value of 3, making it accessible in many deck builds while providing significant strategic weight. Its most defining characteristic is the split second rule, which prevents opponents from casting spells or activating non-mana abilities while it is on the stack. This unique mechanic allows players to execute their plans without interference, a crucial advantage in competitive and casual play alike. Beyond its mechanical prowess, Sudden Spoiling offers a potent effect that forces targeted creatures to lose all abilities and become base 0/2 creatures until the end of the turn. This ability can neutralize powerful threats, remove key blockers, or strip away beneficial enchantments and auras. For collectors, this card represents a key piece of the Commander product line, showcasing the innovative design and interactive gameplay that Magic: The Gathering is known for. Whether you are building a control deck or simply appreciate the artistry of rare cards, Sudden Spoiling stands out as a formidable tool in any player's arsenal. Its presence in the Commander set highlights the balance between narrative flair and mechanical depth that defines the game.
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Featured
Sudden Spoiling
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Alan Pollack
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Instant
B
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Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.) Until end of turn, creatures target player controls lose all abilities and have base power and toughness 0/2.













