The 2017 Unstable expansion brings chaotic gameplay to Magic: The Gathering with Split Screen, a rare artifact card that divides your library into four.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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As a rare artifact card, it requires a mana cost of four to cast and fundamentally alters the structure of your deck during gameplay. Instead of a single library, the card forces you to shuffle your library and split it into four separate piles, creating a complex and unpredictable resource management challenge. Once in play, Split Screen reveals the top cards of all four libraries, meaning every draw decision requires evaluating multiple potential outcomes. This mechanic rewards players who can think ahead and adapt to shifting probabilities, making it a favorite in casual and Commander formats where the chaos adds entertainment value. The card remains on the battlefield as a persistent source of disruption until it is removed, at which point all four libraries are shuffled back together into one. Collectors appreciate this card for its distinctive rules text and its role in the Unstable set, which pushed the boundaries of the game's traditional mechanics. The card was illustrated by Simon Dominic, adding to its appeal as a piece of Magic history that balances artistic creativity with innovative gameplay. Whether you are building a quirky deck or simply appreciate the creativity of the Unstable series, this artifact offers a memorable experience at the table. The Unstable set remains a beloved chapter in Magic's history, and Split Screen captures its spirit perfectly.
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Split Screen
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Simon Dominic
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English
{4}
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When this artifact enters, shuffle your library and deal it into four libraries. If anything refers to your library, choose one of your libraries for it. Play with your libraries' top cards revealed. When this artifact leaves the battlefield, shuffle your libraries together.
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Split Screen is a rare artifact that, when played, shuffles your library into four separate libraries. You must play with the top cards of all four libraries revealed, and any effect that refers to your library allows you to choose one of the four libraries.
When Split Screen enters the battlefield, it divides your single library into four distinct libraries. These libraries remain separate until the artifact leaves the battlefield, at which point they are shuffled back together into one.
The card Split Screen from the Unstable set was illustrated by Simon Dominic. His artwork complements the card's chaotic and humorous theme within the Unstable expansion.
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